I was so excited at the first of the week to write this blog. I had so many thoughts and ideas! God had really laid on my heart the focus this week about being His child! I had read it in scripture, it was my Sunday School lesson, and it was the reflective verse this week. But trying to get this written I have really fought doubt and fear. I don't have anything to say, it won't be perfect, and I'm not a very good writer! These were some of the thoughts going on in my mind. I just wanted to give up! It is so easy for Satan to place these negative thoughts in your mind and get you to actually believe them. Renee Swope writes, "If we put our trust in Christ our Savior, we can stand on the promises of who we are in Him- chosen, holy, and dearly loved (Col. 3:12)." So when I am attacked with negative thoughts I will use the promise of God's Word to combat Satan's lies.
When doubt comes against me saying I'm weak and not good enough, I will rely on the truth that God is for me! He says I have not been given the spirit of fear and timidity. I can be confident He will supply me with power, love, and self-discipline to accomplish anything!!(2 Timothy 1:7)
