You Are Enough

How many times do we tell ourselves that we are not good enough? How many times do we compare our situations to other's situations? How often do we not attempt to do something because we fear that we will be judged or rejected? Do you know that you are ENOUGH?  God created you to be the exact way that you are and that is enough!  It is ok to love yourself! It is ok to believe in yourself! It is ok to want the best for yourself! These are things that God already knows about you to be true!

When you feel inadequate, remember God says: You are CHOSEN.

“‘You are my witnesses,’ declares the Lord, ‘and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he’” (Isa. 43:10).

When you feel unloved, God says: You are LOVED.

“You are precious and honored in my sight, and . . . I love you” (Isa. 43:4).

When you feel forgotten, God says: You are REMEMBERED.

“See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” (Isa. 49:16).

When you feel insecure, God says: You are SECURE.

“Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders” (Deut. 33:12).

When you feel unable or unstable, God says: You are ABLE.

“The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights” (Hab. 3:19).

When you feel worthless, God says: You are CALLED.

“You are a chosen [woman], a royal [priest], a holy [daughter], God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Pet. 2:9).

Today I looked at myself in the mirror and said "You are amazing and I love you" it felt weird doing so, but it also felt invigorating! Other people can compliment you all day, every day, but if YOU don't love you, then those compliments bounce right off of you.  If you don't love you, when people compliment you, you feel as though they aren't genuine and they are really judging you for your imperfections.  Learning to embrace my flaws is something that I work on daily and its not easy.  I encourage you to encourage yourself daily, hype yourself up! When you accept your flaws, no one can use them against you! Speaking positive affirmations daily will plant positive seeds, that positivity will rub off on whomever you come in contact with.  

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right"

I pray that if you ever had feelings of doubt, insecurity and inadequacy that you find peace in knowing that God created you exactly the way you are, He knows every strand of hair you have on your head. He created you with a purpose! Your purpose is unlike anyone else's, so there's no need to compare yourself! When you feel like you are being rejected, God is protecting you! When you are scared to fall, remember that God will either catch you or teach you how to fly! God will never ask something of you that he has not put in you! Be encouraged to encourage yourself, don't be afraid or ashamed to be in love with yourself.  
In Jesus Name, Amen! 

-Peace and Blessings! Love, Teairra