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Prescriptions For A Poor Self-Image

Sometimes you may hear a little voice somewhere in the recesses of your mindtelling you that you are worthless, that nobody cares about you and, perhaps, thateven God does not care about you.

The following are just some of the suggestions that may crop up in the minds of

those who have a poor self image. In every case, God has a more than encouraginganswer for you.

If you are plagued with negative thoughts, your mind needs to be reinforced withlife-imparting truth, and you need to be reassured that you are an heir of theuniverse and a child of the King. Spend a little time each day getting to knowyour Maker and He will soon change the way you think about yourself - there is noother way.

Questions to consider:(1) I am an outcast of society on earth. How can I hope to be accepted into thesociety of heaven? God’s answer.(2) Nobody in this world cares about me. Is thatnot proof enough that God does not care about me?

God’s answer.(3) I have so many objectionable traits in my character. How can I entertain thethought that God will accept a wretch like me? God’s answer. (4) My faith is soweak. How can I possibly entertain the hope that my pathetic faith can save me?

God’s answer.(5) I have made so many mistakes, and I still make unforgiveable mistakes on aregular basis. How can I imagine that God will forgive an erring fool like me?God’s answer. (6) I am such a spiritual washout! I know of no-one who has donemore than I have to discredit the cause of truth. In fact I must rank as theepitome of degradation. Why, I have never even done one thing that is praiseworthyor noteworthy. How can I believe that there is hope for someone like me? How can I

hope that God can show mercy to me?

God’s answer.(7) I guess I am quite justified in being discouraged. My situation must surelysuggest that God is indifferent to my plight. Would God permit such trials andunhappiness to come upon someone whom He loves? God’s answer. (8) I am such adespicable sinner. There is no way that God can forgive me for the things that Ihave done. Just look at the lives I have destroyed. Just look at the hurt and theheartache that I have caused others to suffer.

God’s answer.(9) How can I even think of responding to Jesus' call - "come unto Me." I am in nofit condition to approach the holy Son of God. How dare I pray to God with these

filthy lips of mine? God’s answer. (10) I am so useless and inefficient, not justat some things, but at everything. How can I believe that God can ever use me inHis vineyard?

God’s answer.(11) Considering my past, and considering the fact that I have been backslidingever since I first heard the good news, I really must be a fool to think thatthere is hope for someone like me. God’s answer. (12) In the light of my corruptmind, do I seriously believe that God can bless me?

God’s answer.

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(13) My self-image is lower than the lowest. I can't even love myself, let alonelove God and my fellow men. If I can't even love myself, how can I possiblyentertain the thought that God can love me? God's Answer. (14) Nothing is goingright in my life. Everything seems to be crumbling around me. Surely this mustmean that God has withdrawn His blessing from me?

God’s answer.(15) Surely I am justified in being fearful. With a flimsy faith like mine, why

should God protect me and my loved ones? God’s answer. (16) God is a very busyGod. I am sure He has far more important matters to deal with than me and myinsignificant little hopes and dreams.

God’s answer.(17) How can one with my track record entertain the hope that I will one day do agreat work for God? My past will surely blacken everything that I put my hand to?God’s answer. (18) God's standard is so high and so holy. Some people may reachthat standard, but it is a joke for a fickle, disgraced sinner like me to thinkthat I will ever reach that standard?

God’s answer.God’s answer -

`The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong. The weakest saint, aswell as the strongest, may wear the crown of immortal glory.' (AA 313)

`God makes no requirements without making provision for its fulfillment. Throughthe grace of Christ we may accomplish everything that God requires.' (COL 301)

`Ample provisions have been made for every son and daughter of Adam to obtainindividually a knowledge of the divine will, to perfect Christian character, andto be purified through the truth.' (2T 644)

`My God will meet all your needs according to all His glorious riches in ChristJesus.' (Philippians 4:19)

`The Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy." (James 5:11)

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