Monday, May 26, 2008

disragarding the lies.

how easy it has become to believe lies that satan places in my head!

i have always always struggled a bit with self-doubt. and when i say "a bit", i mean a lot. i constantly find myself easily giving in to the idea that i can't do something that i want to do. it happens everyday, and i'm basically sick of it. it's time for confidence to be something that i'm not scared of.

i may not be the best singer in the world, but i've accomplished a good bit that i have my voice to thank for.

i may not play guitar or piano better than a lot of people i know, but i ought to be content and thankful for the ability that i do have.

i may always feel like i'm bothering others, or in someone else's way, but it's time to stop thinking that way.

we spend so much time comparing ourselves to others. we compare financial statuses, dating statuses, talents, abilities, strongpoints, and even fears and problems. this is 100% a waste of our time, and i, for one, am sick of it. in philippians, paul says to be content in all circumstances. good or bad. whether you're lying on your deathbed or standing at the alter on your wedding day. i am praying for the strength to believe this and do it. join me, will you?

happy memorial day. a lot of people have sacrificed a lot for you and me. thank them today.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

this really struck a chord in me today. thank you for your words. I too struggle with this, daily. This year I have been trying so hard to learn what it means to live a life surrendered. I can't believe how difficult it is. It can be so much easier to accept the lies and disregard Truth. But who wants to live that way? I am realizing that it is no easy task but the reward is far worth it. It requires us to put Christ on His rightful throne DAILY. We have to ask for His desires to become our own. We have to take bold steps trusting that He will equip us for whatever He calls us to. Where we can't, He can.