I had a revelation this morning and what I felt was
interesting. I hope you might also find it interesting: Many years ago, I had
very low self-esteem. It hadn’t occurred to me at what point it changed, but
change it did. I no longer feel I have low value. I thought you might like to
hear a little snippet of my bible reading today…
Low self-esteem is faithlessness. This was the position from
which I started my Christian walk, so if this is you, don’t despair, as in time
we all grow in faith. Just as a flower grows from a bud, so too, we grow in
Christ.
A Christian who does not live under self-judgement is at peace
with themselves. A mature Christian does not self-condemn, as he/she knows
Jesus bore all our frailties and faults, for in life, we will make wrong
decisions and choices and God covers those decisions and choices, by His grace.
That's what grace is for, what grace and mercy are all about. A grace-oriented person is
free of guilt and condemnation.
I can make a mistake, do it wrong and feel no guilt, nor
condemnation. As I step out of fear and try new things under faith, I know I’m
not perfect. I know I might get it wrong, but it doesn’t bother me. I tried. I
trusted in God and had a go and that’s the main thing. God applauds our
efforts. God loves it when we place our trust in Him.
It’s been a process. It wasn’t like I flicked a switch and
it all came together. At times, it was downright scary. At times I did it wrong
– in other words: I failed. I did it again (and again and again, if I needed
to) and I didn’t quit. And now, I’m comfortable in who I am, what I do and
where I’m going.
Praise the Lord, for His mercies endure forever.
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