I’m embarrassed to say that when I hear the word enough, the first thoughts I think are most often negative. My mind is auto-programmed to all my natural limitations and those set for me by others and the world we live in. You know, like I can’t speak in front of people because my speech isn’t polished enough. Or I won’t get that job because I’m not smart enough or I don’t have enough formal education. Or even at the end of the pay period when there’s not enough money left in the checking account ($0.84 to be exact, ahem) so you have to run to the bank to deposit cash or make a transfer from savings. Or I don’t have enough time or enough resources or enough scriptures memorized to do what God is calling me to do.
Yes, my mind relates the word enough to deficiency and limitation. That’s why it’s so important to replace my carnal thinking with spiritual truths.
“For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace”
(Romans 8:6).
God’s Word sets us free from limitation.
Jesus bridges the gap between my inadequacy and God’s sufficiency.
Between my imperfection and God’s perfection. Between my lack and God’s abundance.
Because of Jesus, I AM ENOUGH.
I don’t have to have perfect vocabulary or a Master’s degree in communication before He can use my mouth to speak.
“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim His name; make known among the nations what He has done.” (Psalm 105:1)
“My lips shall utter praise,
For You teach me Your statutes.
My tongue shall speak of Your word,
For all Your commandments are righteousness.”
(Psalm 119:172)
“My heart is overflowing with a good theme;
I recite my composition concerning the King’
My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”
(Psalm 45:1)
When I feel weak and don’t have enough words or enough strength to pray, God says the Spirit Himself helps me.
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” (Romans 8:26)
When we walk as wise women and understand the importance of using wisdom in our finances and being a good steward over our resources (seek first), no matter what our check books says, God says He will provide.
“Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothes you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:30-33)
When the wind picks up and the waves grow large and my heart is unsettled, I can rest in the truth that God is a very present help in my time of trouble.
God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And the mountains be carried in to the midst of the sea;
Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling.
(Psalm 46:1-3)
No matter what today brings, God is enough.
No matter how I feel, because of Jesus, I AM ENOUGH.
Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy? Has this affected your obedience to do what God is calling you to do?
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Today, I’m joining Suzie Eller and a host of other women as we all learn to #livefree. You can read more about ENOUGH here —> #livefree Thursday: Together We Are Enough.
