I look in the mirror and I see imperfections. I see the flaws in myself society declares as weaknesses. I look at these “mistakes” and I ask myself if these labels are who I am. I begin to identify myself as this person I have been labeled as, yet this person is a complete stranger to me. How I wish I could have seen then what I know now. God saw my potential. God labels me as anointed, appointed, and predestined for greatness! So many times have I found myself down on my knees crying out to God for the courage to overcome the false identities people have labeled me with. Decide to take your step of boldness and make the decision to define yourself radically as one beloved by God and he will rock your world!
YOUR VALUE DOES NOT DECREASE BASED ON SOMEONE’S INABILITY TO SEE YOUR SELF WORTH!
Never accept the deceitful lies Satan is feeding you to believe you are not the Lord’s perfection. You were never created to live condemned, defeated, guilty, ashamed, or unworthy. You were created to be victorious! Our entire lives we are identified with something. Each one of us is known by something we’ve accomplished, how we look, or how we portray ourselves. But who would you be if the world never gave you a label? What if it was just you, the simply beautiful you God intended for you to be all along? What would you have the boldness to accomplish if you weren’t second guessing your ability to act based on someone else’s opinion of you?
If someone had told me 2 years ago I would be joining the mission field internationally, I would have explained to them God didn’t want me, God didn’t want my filth. I would tell them I wasn’t worthy enough to lead others to Jesus, when I couldn’t even resist temptations for myself. I am here to tell you, GOD WANTS YOUR FILTH! God is ready with open arms to embrace you and let you know he is for you and he has never left. God mended my brokenness and blew my mind! I never realized God wanted my broken heart, but I am so thankful he picked up my pieces.
My entire life I was told I could never be good enough for missions through the eyes of a father who neglected to see me the way God sees me. I trusted this man with everything in me, whole-heartedly believing I could never be worthy enough for greatness. I resided this label in my heart and gripped to this identity for years, letting it be my hidden bondage while being ever so careful to never let my true passion for missions become revealed. I let these lies of self-worth and deceit occupy my mind, allowing my insecurities to flourish. I realized the surest way to lose your self-worth is by trying to find it through the eyes of another. I opened my eyes to a good good father. A father who chooses to cherish me and my desire to serve. I choose to base my self-worth in a father who is good all the time, who will never abandon me, whose grace is sufficient for my soul! Grace changes everything! Be encouraged in knowing the Lord has a plan and a purpose for your brokenness, for your tattered heart, for your filth. Stand back and let God fill your self-doubt with a love like no other! Lord please label me. Label me as one radically running after you with a passion like no other, I want to know you more Lord.
“Before I was born, God chose me and has called me by his marvelous grace.”
Galatians 1.15
“Let go of your concerns, then you will know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10
