Our Deepest Fear

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?

You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do.We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.

It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Marianne Williamson (as quoted by Nelson Mandela)

I love this quote. So often we put ourselves down, when we need to be building ourselves up. That doesn't meant we become full of pride and gain a huge ego, but it means that we allow God to mould us into all that He wants us to be. He wants us to reach our full potential in Him to bring glory to His name, but so often we don't let him do it.

It's a hard process, because it means letting go. It means letting go of all of those wrong messages you've been told about yourself as you've been growing up. The messages of "you're stupid" "you're too fat" "you're not talented enough". You've gotta leave them at the foot of the cross with God, and instead pick up you're true identity. You're a child of God, made in His image. He doesn't make mistakes.

God wants us to live to our full potential, but in order for this to happen, we have to let him into the deepest part of our heart so he can start repairing the scars and changing our hearts. It's not an easy process, and it's not going to happen overnight, but the result will be astounding. There's no greater feeling than to be completely alive in Him.

It's something I struggle with, everyday! Everyday I have to come before God and be honest. But I know God is gradually changing my heart and revealing Himself to me in new ways all the time. Hallejuah!

For Him Alone

Ness :-)