Song of Solomon 4:7 You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.
Once again, this is a verse that has been open on my desktop for quite some time. I adore this image of how Christ feels about us, His beloved children. For me, today, this verse, all these verses, represent the “full armor of God,” so that I can take my stand against the devil’s schemes (Eph 6:11). The devil knows my self-esteem is a weak point. He knows the crazy high standards I hold for myself and my ridiculously critical inner voice. But my precious Savior knows, too, and He whispers sweet balm to my soul—You are enough because you have Me. You are perfectly imperfect, and my perfection completes You as it was designed to do. You are precious and beautiful because You are Mine.
Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, Jacob, He who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine.”
The devil wants me to doubt my worth to my Savior. He wants to capitalize on my insecurities. But a beautiful truth that I am learning and trusting is that if I lean into my Savior, my insecurities can be a tremendous source of strength. Hear me out. I know without a doubt that my faith is strong, despite my doubts and fears. In fact, my weaknesses and insecurities help me to be ever mindful of my deep need for my Savior, who is my only source of strength. I cannot do this life without His help, presence, and guidance.
Isaiah 49:16 See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands….
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the reminder that I am Yours, deeply loved, perfectly imperfect. Thank You for these words of truth to help me fight the devil’s schemes. Help me to trust beyond a shadow of a doubt that You’ve got me, You are holding me, I am Yours. Help me reject the devil’s attempts to sidetrack me from Your work. Help me to shine Your light brightly for all to see. Draw me closer. Strengthen me. Amen.
Psalm 46:5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at the break of day.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.