I was reading an old Christian book this morning called 'Power for Living' and the author recounted this story from the comic strip 'Charlie Brown.' One day, Charlie was talking to his friend Linus about the feelings of inadequacy he has all the time. "You see, Linus," Charlie said, "it goes all the way back to the beginning. The moment I was born and set foot on the stage of life, they took one look at me and said, 'Not right for the part.'" 

How many of us have felt the same way? I know I have! But in reading that story, I suddenly thought: 'Who are THEY that Charlie is talking about? Why do THEY have so much power to make him feel bad about himself?' 

So much of what we do is governed by what THEY will think. What we think about about ourselves is often ruled by what THEY said about us. 

Are you allowing negative THEYs to control your thoughts about yourself? 

If so, it is time for a new script. This script is written by HIM and not by THEM!

This is what God says about you in His word:

• "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them (Genesis 1:27)."

• "For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren (Romans 8:29)."

• "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10)."

This shows me that you are right for the purpose God has for you through Jesus Christ! You were made right from the beginning for the part He has for you. When Jesus became your Savior, you answered that high calling to be conformed to His image.

So whenever the lie tries to come that you 'aren't right for the part' that God has for you, then remind yourself "I believe Him about who I am above believing THEM."

And by the way, sometimes your own voice joins with THEM. That can happen when you are busy looking at what you conclude is wrong about you rather than shifting your focus to what's right about Him!

Remind yourself that you are trusting the facts in God's word about who you are above your own opinion! He says that you are right through Jesus Christ.

Kimberly Taylor

Take Back Your Temple
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