Getting It Right – Christ in me is the answer!

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Getting It Right – Christ in me is the answer!

“I will never get it right!”

These words sometimes haunt my soul. In times of sadness or overwhelming pressure the heavy weight of incompetence drags my emotions to great depths. Every move, every decision, every encounter is laced with feelings of failure. There seems to be no way out of this maze of insecurity.

These false impressions plague everyone at one time or another. Times of physical and mental fatigue or very difficult circumstances can be the conduit for hopeless thoughts that tempt us to give up.

Often what we need is rest. Going to bed at an appropriate hour and sleeping deeply can reverse one’s view of a situation tremendously.

Other times we may need to take a break. We can put aside the things that are bothering us and do something fun. This may seem counterproductive when you have a minimum amount of time to accomplish a task, but the short break will refresh your mind and feelings.

Exercise is another helpful activity when it comes to changing the mental picture we have of circumstances or ourselves. A good brisk walk gets the blood pumping and sparks the brain to think more clearly.

But very often what we need is a change of perspective. When doubts about our personal ability to “get things right” threaten to undo, it is helpful to realign our thinking.

We Christians must remind ourselves that we have died with Christ and no longer live. Instead Christ lives in us. This life that we now live in the flesh we live by faith in the Son of God who loved us and gave Himself for us.

The thought struck me the other day that my feelings of inadequacy are also dead. They have been swallowed up in the life of Christ who lives within me. The One who has all power is the One who moves in and through me, so how can I even think the distressing words, “I will never get it right!”

When someone is seeking to live by faith God will guide him or her through every move, every decision, and every encounter. He will provide the strength and wisdom that is needed for each situation. Consequently, there is no need to feel powerless or incapable because you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength.

“I will never get it right!”

This thought is just a bunch of dead words. The truth is that the One Who lives in a believer is infinitely powerful. And when you are allowing Him to live in you and control your life, you can always get it right!

Love,

Mama

1 Comment

  1. Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros on February 29, 2016 at 10:42 AM

    Greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. Amen Sandy. Thank you for your kindness, your beautiful words and your love of Christ. Have a blessed week, friend.

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Hi, I'm Sandy! 

I write inspirational letters based on the Bible that share words of hope, encouragement, truth, and healing to my children and anyone else who longs for a mama's touch.

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