So I was reading today’s Purpose Driven email devotional and it really struck me this morning. I have a tendency to talk negatively about myself very often. This devotional reminded me that when I do that, I’m actually questioning the way God made me. Many times I try to shrug it off like it’s no big deal and it’s only about me and my ‘faults’, but when I start dwelling on these ‘faults’ that I think I have, I’m accusing God of making a mistake. Wow.
I just got back from a mission trip to Peru a couple of days ago and one of the many ways that I felt God was growing me through the trip was in my confidence. I was feeling so incapable, especially with the whole job search, and to be able to go to Peru and help build a wall (with no prior construction experience) was a huge boost. And then when my Spanish started coming back and I was able to communicate, I just got this overwhelming sense of “see, you can do it. You’re not worthless.” And now with this new way of looking at my self-degrading thoughts, I believe more positive changes are on the way.
Below is a link to the online version of the devotional in case you’re interested.
Eliminate Negative Self-Talk – Tools @ PurposeDriven.com
