Me

Today's post is a big different than usual. I'm going through a book called, The Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets them Free in my Bible study group. Today the lie we focused on was God is not enough. Looking at that, I know that its a lie; however if thoughts become beliefs and beliefs lead our actions, am I really acting like I believe that? I've been thinking about it all day, and I really believe I have been sucked into that lie. I know that God is enough, but do I really believe it? If I'm being honest I don't believe God is enough. It doesn't show in my actions. I want to believe it, but the world around me tells me and shows me so many things that I think I need. Sure, I need God plus a job that meets my needs, plus a perfect marriage, plus obedient kids, plus a nicer house, plus, plus, plus.... The list could go on and on, and yet the Bible tells me in the 73rd Psalm that "my flesh and heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Did you get that? My Portion. My Portion Forever. Wow. How does that change me? How should it change me? If I'm going to believe the Truth that God is enough, its got to show in my actions. I don't really know what that looks like completely, but I have a feeling it has something to do with being content with what I have, and prioritizing what really matters in my life. Maybe its inviting God into the tough days and allowing Him to be enough for that moment. Life is crazy, and busy, and full of so many things and people that pull me in such different directions. Perhaps believing that God is enough starts with believing, really believing, that what the world offers isn't enough... I don't need more stuff, I need more of Him. I don't need to have what other people have, I need to have faith that God will "give me this day, my daily bread" My basic needs have always been met. I have seen Him meet my needs. God is faithful. God is all I need... I've been thinking of a song that a girl from college wrote. I think its called, "You are More than Just Enough". Maybe I'll bring it to group on Thursday. I don't know if this got you thinking at all, but if it did, I hope you will dig a little deeper and see what God might speak to you about. And if you are living like you believe God is enough, then maybe you can pray for me. Pray that I will recognize the lie and embrace the Truth that sets me free, that I'll find practical ways to make that belief become an action.

Thanks for listening. I've got to go find that CD...