The Lies I Have Believed

I’ve never been one to have high self-esteem or self-confidence. I don’t really know if there was a single pivotal moment that caused this or if it was the compound effects of...life. Regardless, it has impacted me in many ways. 

One of the things that I have noticed the most is that this lack has caused me to believe a number of lies about myself...

I am unlovable. 

I am unworthy of the good in my life. 

I am not enough. 

I don’t matter. 

I have this deep, nagging feeling that one day, out of the blue, the proverbial rug is going to be pulled out from underneath me and the truth is going to be revealed. But what if the revelation of the truth is life altering — in a good way?! Why be afraid of that? 

As I’ve been growing in relationship with Christ and learning about Truth, I’ve been learning that there are so many good things about me — things that I have never fully accepted and embraced (but I’m working on it!).

I am chosen. 

I am a work of art. 

I am forgiven. 

I am worthy. 

I am loved. 

The reality is these truths ARE life changing! Most days these truths feel uncomfortable to embrace, since I have been holding onto the lies for so long. Some days, they feel like they fit like a glove. Regardless, they are mine to step into fully. 

Today, I am choosing to cling tightly to these truths and live out my best day yet.

What lies have you believed about yourself for far too long?