7-30-2009. . . .Think Highly of Yourself!
The Apostle Paul’s admonition ‘not to think of ourselves more highly than we ought to think’ is certainly one we all would do well to heed. (Rom 12:3 KJV) On the other hand, we would also do well to understand the key phrase in that verse is ‘More highly’. This would suggest that we ought to have and maintain a ‘high degree’ of esteem and regard for ourselves. The enemy would love nothing more than for us to have low self esteem as a result of life’s disappointments and our personal failures. Remember, failures are not final; they are a present circumstance and a doorway to opportunity! You have good reason to think highly of yourself! You are a designer original! God only made one of you and one was all He and the world needed! Additionally you are:
· Made in God’s image and after His likeness! (Gen.1:26-27)
The Apostle Paul’s admonition ‘not to think of ourselves more highly than we ought to think’ is certainly one we all would do well to heed. (Rom 12:3 KJV) On the other hand, we would also do well to understand the key phrase in that verse is ‘More highly’. This would suggest that we ought to have and maintain a ‘high degree’ of esteem and regard for ourselves. The enemy would love nothing more than for us to have low self esteem as a result of life’s disappointments and our personal failures. Remember, failures are not final; they are a present circumstance and a doorway to opportunity! You have good reason to think highly of yourself! You are a designer original! God only made one of you and one was all He and the world needed! Additionally you are:
· Made in God’s image and after His likeness! (Gen.1:26-27)
· Made a little lower than the angles and crowned with glory and honor! (Ps.8:5)
· Fearfully and wonderfully made! (Ps. 139:14)
· Blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ! (Eph. 1:3)
· More than a conqueror (Rom 8:37)
I could go on, but I challenge you to search the scriptures and give yourself a self esteem boost! Walk in the greatness for which God created you!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for creating me in your image and after your likeness! In times of disappointment and even failure, may I ever be mindful that greatness is in me because you are in me!
Dan 11:32b. . . .but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. KJV
· Fearfully and wonderfully made! (Ps. 139:14)
· Blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ! (Eph. 1:3)
· More than a conqueror (Rom 8:37)
I could go on, but I challenge you to search the scriptures and give yourself a self esteem boost! Walk in the greatness for which God created you!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for creating me in your image and after your likeness! In times of disappointment and even failure, may I ever be mindful that greatness is in me because you are in me!
Dan 11:32b. . . .but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. KJV
yes i am made in his image and likeness,i just need to remember that!!
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