worst critic.

all of us deal with insecurities. but, who really looks at some of the small nit-picky things we look at? i have found that i am my own worst critic. i don't give myself enough credit & take everything to heart. i also know, i'm not the only one that does this. many women, girls, & actually guys too deal with this every day. when are we going to stop & really find out who we are in the eyes of the King? we have to remind ourselves constantly what the Lord finds in us makes us beautiful and we will be that way until we live through the Spirit to know that WE ARE WORTHY. nothing on EARTH will make us feel worthy. no piece of clothing, no fancy job, no significant other, no event [nope, not even your birthday even if it is birthday month..] etc. why are we our own worst critic? because we are seeking approval of others. we want someone to see what's going on with us. selfish? yes. stupid? yes. because we are "seeking approval of man" as Galatians will tell us. we become slaves to those who we are seeking approval from. yes. you are a slave to the person you are trying to impress. you are conforming yourself to what you believe that person wants to see you as. impressive? not at all. we should only want to please our God. question your motive when seeking the Lord? are you doing it because everyone else you know is doing it? or do you truly have the passion for Christ in your heart?

on another note..

i have been reliving some of the shame of my past, and I have been breaking myself down from it. but I am continuously reminded through scripture that i am saved by grace. Romans 8:29 says, "For those God foreknew he also predestined." God knew the mistakes i was going to make. God knew i was going to mess up. because from birth the Lord predestined me to be His child. THANK YOU JESUS FOR SAVING ME! He knew i was going to wander. He knew i was going to make mistakes. we all make mistakes. NO christian is better than another. NONE. because any of us can fall to any sin, because we all sin. every day.

please God today on the basis to only please Him. not to please others. be filled with His love&grace that He will pave the way for you. no need to worry. He is with you, always.