From; Brenda Walsh Ministries
Loving Yourself
Everyone, even the most confident person, has moments of low self-esteem. No matter how good you feel about yourself, there’s always something that can send your confidence levels spiraling downward. Perhaps you spilled a drink down the front of you in the middle of a meeting, you tripped and fell down the stairs while your colleagues watched, or stumbled over the words while reading the Scripture for the church service. Those and a million other embarrassing scenarios could easily cause you to throw your hands up in defeat and despair. The fact is, when you allow fear to take over, it affects every aspect of your life, stealing your joy and peace. You begin to doubt yourself and second-guess your decisions. You compare yourself to others, never quite feeling that you “measure up.” Living with low self-esteem keeps you listening to Satan’s lies telling you “you’re not good enough” - which just keeps the insecurity ball rolling and rolling downhill. Whether you are uncomfortable with your personal appearance, your ability to socialize, or just lack the nerve to voice your opinions, there is a way to gain confidence, and that is to give your fear to God. Jeremiah 17:7 tells us, “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” There is nothing that you and God can’t do together. You will find peace when you allow God to be your confidence. Invite Him into your life and spend time with Him daily so that you become best friends! Claim His promise in Isaiah 26:3: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Text: Proverbs 19:8, Ephesians 5:29, Psalm 27:3, 2 Corinthians 12:9