I had not really planned anything to post tonight but after completing the two bible studies that I am in and then surfing several of my favorite blogs I noticed a recuring theme... our thoughts that we think/say towards ourselves. Why is it that we can believe every promise that God speaks in His word for others but not take it to heart for ourselves ?
- I can comfort a hurting friend by reminding her that she is a daughter of the most High King but not act like I am also His daughter.
- I can tell others that they are made perfect in His image but each morning I look in the mirror only to see each new wrinkle or gray hair.
- I can go on and on to my children about how God has a plan for their lives even quoting Jer 29:11 over and over to them but if they hear me say that I can't teach a class or take on a job at the church that needs to be done, what have I taught them.
I have recently become more aware that the words I speak to myself not only beat me up and effect me but they also reach out to others like the ripples in a pond. The one small pebble of negative self-talk I throw out can continue on.
What are some of the words you speak to yourself ? Are they truth? Do they reflect the new creature you are in Christ? If not, why?
Oh, that is such an excellent observation...how one small pebble of negative self-talk can reach out like ripples to those around us. Makes me want to change my thinking all the more!
ReplyDeleteI STRUGGLE with this one! It is just like you said, I can encourage others with God's Word, but I struggle with believing it for myself. So thankful the Lord is opening our eyes to see that we have got to start believing His truths for ourselves, too!
Blessings,
K