What's wrong with me?

Have you ever thought about how often you ask yourself, "What's wrong with me?" I ask myself that question when I can't find my keys, when I disagree with my husband, when I feel like I let someone down, when I'm late for an appointment or lose something I know I put in a good spot. The list just grows daily.

In thinking about this it dawned on me that each time I think this question, I am telling myself that something is wrong with me. Then I try to figure out what is lacking in me. What it is that I need to change in me. Why I don't measure up.

I truly do not believe that God wants me to think badly of myself - after all He created me. Psalm 139:14(NIV) says "... I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." I have often over the years told kids that "God does not make junk" Why then am I so ready to believe that there is something wrong with me? Why do I not accept myself for the woman that God fearfully and wonderfully made? One reason is because I have an enemy, Satan, that wants me to think so little of myself that I will not become all the God has created me to be. If he can get us to take our eyes off of who we are in Christ and focus on our flaws; then we spend all our time trying to hide or to figure out how to correct our flaws.

The next time you begin to think something is wrong with you don't allow Satan to have his way. Instead begin to speak God's thoughts about you. They are the truth. Stand on the promise of who you are in Christ. You are chosen, holy, and dearly loved. Discover and embrace our God given design and accept that we are the way we are because it's all part of His plan. Are we perfect? NO WAY. All of us have strengths and weaknesses, but remember you are "fearfully and wonderfully made" - Just like God planned.

Do not allow thoughts of doubt or self criticism rule your day, instead look to your creator, the one who knew you in your mother's womb and ask him what he thinks of you.

Psalm 25:4-5 Show me your ways O lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior and my hope is in you all day long.

~Debbie~