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Week 14:

I have a bad habit of being hard on myself. I constantly make jokes about not being good enough. It wasn't until recently when a good friend of mine told me I don't give myself enough credit. She's absolutely right, and I guarantee I'm not alone in this. I know some of you reading this do the same thing. You belittle yourself, or you try and justify you quarks. For example you might make a similar comment, "I'm socially awkward, but the people who love me look past this…" Or "I'm not really sure why people read my blog, I'm not a writer." I could list example after example of not measuring up to the "world's standards", but you know what I've learned? Those standards don't matter; they really don't, because my worth comes from a higher authority.

It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualifications come from God. – 2 Corinthians 3:5

Here's the deal when God looks at you he doesn't see the flaws or the imperfections. He sees his creation and wants nothing more than to give you everything you desire according to his will. God doesn't always call the most gifted, talented, prettiest or most qualified. Don't get more wrong if you are gifted with a talent God can and will use you, but God has a tendency to call the last to become first. I believe God calls the unqualified (by worldly standards) because the unqualified know in order to be great they have to rely on greatness.

This blogging journey has taught me I'm not qualified. I don't know the first thing about the blogging do's and don'ts. Writing this blog each week has been a true test of my faith. Why would anyone want to read what I have to say? What if people don't like what I say? What if, what if, what if…
Being this vulnerable, honest, and real in such a critical and cynical world is terrifying.
But, what if all of this isn't about me or my insecurities? What if this blog is about sharing the right story, at the right time - with the right person? What if the flowers are the right blessing to the right person during a difficult time? What if this blog is an opportunity to for God to love for HIS PEOPLE? I hope so, because that's something I want to be a part of. 

After my last entry, a friend shared a comment with me about my blog. It was a humbling experience. I was in awe of God and his wonder because this blog impacted and changed her perspective. I shared that story with my sisters and my sister Jennifer had the best reaction, "This is amazing! (Referencing to the comment about my blog) The God who uses us in spite of and because of our weaknesses? Yeah I know him."

Y'all this is powerful stuff. You can't miss this! God loves YOU. Yes, you! Today he wants you to know he loves you and you are enough "in spite of and because of your weaknesses". You don't have to be the best or have the best. You already have everything you need! I promise no matter your season, blessed or trialed; he loves you and wants to use you and your story. It's time for the kingdom to be honest, vulnerable, and real. It's time to speak truth and encourage ourselves and others. It's time to take confidence in our worth and time to speak to ourselves the way we speak to a loved one. Today I am enough. Today you are enough! Today we are enough! Take pride in that and walk bodily in the confidence of our Lord.  

This week I had the honor to gift my neighbor Cindy flowers. This woman and her family have been nothing short of a blessing to me and my family. We have loved getting to know them. They have welcomed us into their home and spoil us rotten. Cindy is not only welcoming to us but is an AMAZING cook and her chocolate cake is to die for. She is beautiful on the inside and out and we are forever grateful for her and her family.

Cindy, I see you. I see your hard work and I value you and our friendship. I hope these flowers will remind you to, "rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances."

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