MIRROR MIRROR Feelings of Inadequacy
We are not our labels. We are not who others say we are. And we aren’t the broken self-image we see in the mirror. So how can we get to our true identity? By laying down who we think we are tobecome who God says we are.
2 Corinthians 3:18 (NLT)
So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.
Romans 12:3 (TPT)
God has given me grace to speak a warning about pride. I would ask each of you to be emptied of self-promotion and not create a false image of your importance. Instead, honestly assess your worth by using your God-given faith as the standard of measurement, and then you will see your true value with an appropriate self-esteem.
MY FEELINGS OF INADEQUACY
Altar is where you make a sacrifice—lay down something before God.
Ego—what we believe (think) about ourselves.
LAY DOWN
OUR FEELINGS OF INADEQUACY.
OUR NEED FOR CONTROL.
OUR RIGHT TO BE OFFENDED.
OUR LONGING FOR APPROVAL.
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Parenting, Not successful, House, (Nails, hair, dinner) Smart or popular, Spiritually inadequate:
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WHY DO WE FEEL INADEQUATE? UNFAIR CRITICISM.
Never amount to anything. Wish I never had you. Disappointment.
Can’t do anything right. Wish you were more like, Isn’t your thing
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UNREALISTIC COMPLIMENTS.
You’re incredible! Amazing! Best!
Deep down you know you’re not. Pressure. How will I live up? Trophy… Fear of failure.
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UNWISE COMPARISONS.
Social Media: Highlight reel vs Behind-the-scenes, Followers
LAY DOWN OUR FEELINGS OF INADEQUACY
11 The angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. 12 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” 13 “But sir,” Gideon replied, “if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our fathers told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt?’ But now the Lord has abandoned us and put us into the hand of Midian.” 14 The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” 15 “But Lord,” Gideon asked, “how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” 16 The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites together.” Judg 6:11-16
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3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU
1. GOD’S VIEW OF YOU IS DIFFERENT THAN YOU THINK.
12 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12
Someone told you that you couldn’t… you’re not… you won’t…
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.Eph 2:10 NLT
You are not who others say you are! Rahab, David, Peter
God’s view of you is different than you think.
2. GOD HAS GIVEN YOU MORE THAN YOU THINK.
“Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” Judges 6:14
Never speak in church… Methodist church
3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3
Never have the words to say—good listener! Not an upfront person—behind the scenes servant! Don’t make 6 figures—home six nights a week!
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3. IT’S LESS ABOUT YOU THAN YOU THINK.
16 The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites together.” Judg 6:16
When God calls you to do something, it’s less about your power, more about His presence.
Feel inadequate—God is with you!
Afraid to speak… Throw up in mouth…
Step into it!
Good enough mom, Can’t do it all, Not successful
Not what others think about you, think about self—God says you are!
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Phil 4:13 NLT