Struggle With Feelings OF Insignificance

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But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.                                           2 Corinthians 12:9 

        Some women are indecisive, but she wanted people to like her. Some women are shallow, but she had a lot to hide. Some women are miserable, but she wore a smile to mask the pain. There was man. He was demanding because it stopped any questions. He was unapproachable because he couldn't allow anyone to get close. He wore his pain proudly and never believed there was relief. 

        We have all resembled one of these issue in our struggle with feelings of insignificance. Many men and women believe they will never live up to the expectations of others and then we convince ourselves that we are failures.         

         These people were attempting to keep others away from their secret place of pain and insecurity. They were miserable. They were unsure of their choices.

         Only God can secure us from the outside influences and inner conflict in our lives. Our security is not found in our own ability, but God's. We became sufficient or acceptable because of God's grace, mercy, and peace through Jesus the Son of the Living God. There will be hard days when our feelings sneak up on us. But spending time in scripture will remind us of how Jesus loves us and came to rescue us when, in our sin, we could not offer Him anything in return, not even love (Romans 5:8). Feeling insignificant is normal. Knowing we are accepted by God, no matter what we are feeling at the moment.

         Think about this: Every day, including this one, is brimming with possibilities to grow, to serve, and to share. But if you are entangled in a web of lies and worry, you may overlook the blessings that God has scattered along your path. So don't give in to pessimism, to doubt, to negativity, or to cynicism. Instead, keep your eyes upon the possibilities, fix your heart upon the Creator, do your best and let Him handle the rest.   

Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin. Acknowledge these to the LORD and thank Him for His forgiveness.  

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