Monday, June 2, 2008
and nothing but the truth...
Why is it so easy to see the truth in other people's lives? Why is it that I can so easily encourage someone else and see their gifts and talents and how God wants to use them, but struggle to rest in my own skin? Why is it so much easier to see the enemy attacking someone I love, but not me? Why do I listen to the lies...let them 'in' and fester and grow and believe them when I KNOW that I'm a child of God- a princess in progress- saved by His grace, and so willing to serve in whatever capacity He has called... Why do I keep my dreams quiet when I would gladly support anyone else who had the same idea or mission?? I don't know- it's in my genes; it's who I am. It's easy for me to set my expectations for myself so high that not even Martha Stewart could achieve them. I can read God's word and KNOW the truth and hold on to it for a while... But inevitably I slip up and let the enemy in with a little lie- and then the lies get bigger and more personal and soon I'm on an emotional roller coaster of who I KNOW I am in Christ, and who I allow the enemy to tell me that I am... It's a genuine daily struggle for me. Guess that's why I am a princess in progress- I just ain't there yet! :)
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Monday, June 2, 2008
and nothing but the truth...
Why is it so easy to see the truth in other people's lives? Why is it that I can so easily encourage someone else and see their gifts and talents and how God wants to use them, but struggle to rest in my own skin? Why is it so much easier to see the enemy attacking someone I love, but not me? Why do I listen to the lies...let them 'in' and fester and grow and believe them when I KNOW that I'm a child of God- a princess in progress- saved by His grace, and so willing to serve in whatever capacity He has called... Why do I keep my dreams quiet when I would gladly support anyone else who had the same idea or mission?? I don't know- it's in my genes; it's who I am. It's easy for me to set my expectations for myself so high that not even Martha Stewart could achieve them. I can read God's word and KNOW the truth and hold on to it for a while... But inevitably I slip up and let the enemy in with a little lie- and then the lies get bigger and more personal and soon I'm on an emotional roller coaster of who I KNOW I am in Christ, and who I allow the enemy to tell me that I am... It's a genuine daily struggle for me. Guess that's why I am a princess in progress- I just ain't there yet! :)
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I can relate to your post Wendy. I am really good at helping other people see the truth in their lives, but sometimes it's so difficult to see my own. Hoping to be able to encourage you in this as we become better friends.. Awesome to have you blogging now too!!
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I can relate to your post Wendy. I am really good at helping other people see the truth in their lives, but sometimes it's so difficult to see my own. Hoping to be able to encourage you in this as we become better friends.. Awesome to have you blogging now too!!
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