Instead of keeping my focus on God's purpose for me, I look at all of the ways the world tells me I'm not good enough. "If I graduate from college single, then I've failed." "If I loose those last few pounds, I'll truly be happy." "If I don't earn a huge salary, then I'm considered not successful." "If I buy just this one pair of shoes, all my troubles will go away."
Really?????
Lord knows I'm guilty of it. I find myself looking for all kinds of ways to make myself perfect in the world's eye. I have certain empty places in my heart that I feel that I can fill with a guy, a great workout, or a fabulous (way expensive) pair of shoes. But at the end of the day, the emptiness is still there, haunting you and wanting more. So what's a girl to do?
You have a Father in heaven who knows you better than you know yourself. He made you for a specific purpose and for His glory. To him, you are priceless. You are the love of His life. All He wants is to have a deep relationship with you. Why? Because you belong to Him. I can't tell you how many times I've sat in front of the mirror putting on so many layers of make-up convincing myself that I would never be as pretty as the next girl. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME! If you want to know love, come to the Cross. If you want to know success, let God provide. If you feel empty, God is the only way to feel whole.
I leave you with a challenge:
Next time you find yourself believing a lie, challenge it. Find a verse or two in the Bible that tells you that lie is false. Replace the lie with the Truth, and act on it.
Here are some verses to think about:
"God can satisfy me so much that I sing for joy and am glad in all my days."- Psalm 90:14
"My desire to be loved has been fully met in a God who has been from everlasting to everlasting. His love is always with me and will never leave me."- Psalm 103:17
"How great is the Father's love for me. He has redeemed me called me His own!"- 1 John 3:1
...And because music is my favorite thing in the world, I leave you with these songs:
Beloved- Tenth Avenue North (speaking from God's perspective)
Lead me to the Cross- Hillsong United
Have a great week! Fight away those lies :)
