I have self diagnosed myself with Atelphobia… I am afraid of not being good enough. The reason I fear is because I have believed the lies from the enemy. I’m sure you too have believed these lies; maybe you have taken these lies on as your own coat. However, this coat is heavy, it is kinda smelly too, and honestly its got a few holes in it!!So let us throw down in a little Jesus vs Enemy debate right here right now on this blog…
Round 1:
Enemy: “You are not worthy! You have never been and never will be worth my time”
Jesus: “That’s funny I died on the cross for you and even if YOU were the ONLY person on this earth… I would do it all again.”
Now help me out here, as I am kind of doing the gansta bible effect. Jesus never says it that way but I am picturing the Crucifixion in the world we live in today and I’m positive He’d personalize that sentence for each and everyone of you…
Round 2:
Enemy:”U-G-L-Y you ain’t got no alibi you UGLY!”
Jesus: “You are beautiful. For you are fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:14)
Now in this round the Enemy used a songs famous line to relay the message of your ugly-mug… Yet The Lord’s rebuttal came straight from the Word! That’s 2 for Jesus ZERO for the enemy!
Final Round:
Enemy: “You are nothing but a petty sinner! You will never be anything more so why not sin again and again…”
Jesus: “Your sins are forgiven. Never to be spoken of again! You have been made white as snow!!”
AND JESUS TAKES THE WIN!! His winnings will now go towards winning your heart!
I believe Christ is the biggest hopeless romantic ever! Like if He were in the flesh today, He’d bring you flowers, your favorite Starbucks drink, the latest video game, a box of chocolates, He’d even send you more Valentine’s Day cards than what your shoe box could handle. And all for what?!? For your eyes to be opened to the love His Father has shown us… For you to stop believing the lies of the enemy! For you to be fulfilled with the Holy Spirit and for your biggest insecurity to be replaced with the greatest joy!
Why do we insist upon allowing the devil so much power over are life… to hold us back from God’s perfect plan! Let us finally take a stand against the devil, let us win our lives back!! Let us conquer all in the name of Jesus and for the sake of Jesus!!!
Diagnosis: Atelphobia
Symptoms: self-doubt
Treatment/Cure: A little bit of Jesus everyday and a whole lot of prayer and reflection!
Results will come daily… being fully cured will take a lifetime!
Until we meet Him face-to-face,
Carmen
Mom, Carmen is fine!
