Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
How do the mornings slip by so quick? Clara wasn't late to school but she wasn't exactly early either. Getting your kids to school early is the mark of a well-organized, thoughtful mother, right? My heart began to taunt me.
If you were a good mom you'd never have trouble getting to school on time.
Clara's teacher has you figured now. You can't fool her into thinking you're a good mom.
You should get an "F" on your daily mom report card.
God's truth pierced my thoughts.
Shannon, your heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure (Jeremiah 17:9)
Shannon, I the LORD search your heart and examine your mind (Jeremiah 17:10)
Shannon, I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. (Jeremiah 31:3)
Jesus, thank you for helping me recognize the downward spiral of my thoughts this morning. You broke through and turned the spiral upside down and back up to You. In You, I find refuge. In You, I draw strength. In You, I grow a confident heart.
I am reading
A Confident Heart by Renee Swope. In her book, Renee shares the key to casting off insecurity. My thoughts determine my actions. I must replace my doubts with God's truth.
I am only in the second chapter of this book, but already it is having a profound impact on my thought life. I was immediately able to recognize these thoughts, reject them and replace them with God's truth. Those of you who read my blog daily know I have never recommended a book other than God's Word. Self-doubt is common to the human condition. We are all subject to its' deceptive grasp. Let's read Renee's book together and confidently stride into God's best for our lives.
Do you struggle with doubts or insecurities? What are some of your favorite ways you counteract those negative thoughts?
