“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
I have a really bad habit of shopping for gifts when they are on sale, putting them away, and then forgetting I bought them. This means that sometimes for Christmas, a birthday, etc., I have more than enough items for a gift. Some of them must be returned after the event. The other day, I had items spread out with corresponding receipts. Randy came through and said, “Oh, are these the items that didn’t make the cut? Are these the things that weren’t good enough??”
In this world today, I hear many stories of people who think they aren’t good enough to live and function in our society. Atelophobia is defined as “fear of imperfection or fear of not being good enough”.
It’s hard to see people who are berated by others in our society. Social media has opened doors that allow some to bully or berate others, especially our children. What I’ve found is that the ones least qualified to judge you are the ones most eager to do so. The One most qualified to judge you, won’t.
In our society filled with school violence, bullying, anorexia, depression, and so many other things which might result from feeling inadequate or feelings of not being good enough, it’s time to make sure each person knows how much they matter and that we are all good enough. Christ is more than ready to meet all of us and cover us up in His grace which is greater than any feeling of inadequacy or unworthiness.
“God’s strength is enough to fight and win our battles, God’s riches are enough to supply our needs, God’s wisdom is enough to teach and direct us, but most of all, God’s love is more than enough for all of us.” copied