Believe God
"What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God's faithfulness? Not at all! Let God be true, and every man a liar."
-- Romans 3:-4a
It is so easy to believe what everyone else says, especially when they say it again and again and again. Their comments take over our minds and we fall right in line with what other people do and say. Most of the time we probably aren't even aware it.
We let other people's opinions shape our views and our values. We allow our past experiences to determine who we are today and will be tomorrow. We believe the worst of ourselves and think we can never be better than we are. All of it is just plain wrong.
"We must determine to allow nothing and no one to shape us, not even our personal experiences." Francis Frangipane wrote that in his book, The Three Battlefields. Beth Moore quoted it in her book and now I'm repeating it again. Maybe you can pass it on too. It's that important.
Frangipane goes on to write, "In truth, who is ruling our lives, God or our experiences?" He makes a good point. Just think about Paul. He'd done all he could to destroy the early Christians. He'd even been present when Stephen was stoned to death. Yet, Paul turned his life around after Jesus met him on that road. What if Paul had refused to try when he was first rebuffed by the Apostles? What if he'd decided he wasn't worthy to do Jesus' work because of who he'd been?
We are worthy not because of who we are but because of who He is. When God calls us to do something, whatever it might be, He'll provide us with the skills and means to do it. Why do we doubt? Why do we believe the naysayers over God? Why do hold their opinions as more valid that the voice of our Creator?
Satan loves to plant doubts in our minds. He's quick to point out all our faults, frequently using those around us to help him. He'll remind you of everything you've ever done wrong, every time you've ever failed, and every insecurity you've ever had. Satan wants to drive a wedge between you and God. Don't let him.
Believe God in all things and at all times. Believe Him. No matter where you've been or what you've done, God can and will restore you. Ask and you will receive. He forgives those who repent and call out to Him. Do not let your personal experiences or the comments of nonbelievers convince you that you are not worthy to be His child and do His bidding.
"Everything is possible for him who believes."
--Mark 9:23b
Believe.
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