Sometimes, I think it is easy for us to forget our worthiness. We don’t want to be seen as narcissists, arrogant, selfish, or even rude. If you are like me, you try to keep a humble spirit. While doing this, it is easy to forget that we are essential. A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about how we matter. This won’t be the same post. Knowing that you matter is an essential first step; however, knowing that you are more than worthy is a more profound encounter.
Sometimes I have to remind myself that I am worthy!
I am worthy of all of the things that life has to offer. I am worthy of respect. I am worthy of love. I am worthy of freedom. I am worthy of joy. I am worthy of peace.
Oftentimes, it is not those around me who I have to convince that I am worthy. In fact, many of the people I surround myself around know that I am worthy. The challenge is making myself believe I am worthy of everything life has in store for me.
It’s challenging to understand our worthiness. We feel we haven’t been perfect and don’t deserve the good things in life. Or perhaps we feel guilty because we live in a world with so much suffering. Or maybe we don’t want to believe we are worthy because of our self-doubts.
I know these feelings! There were times when I thought I was unworthy. I beat myself up because I was unworthy. One day, about 6 months ago, I looked in the mirror and said, “Give me one good reason why you are unworthy” I listed all the reasons why I was unworthy. But none of them were GOOD reasons. I realized that I had been beating myself up for no apparent reason. I promised myself that I would never forget my worth. My mind was racing; I knew then that my uncertainty about my worthiness only invited others to decide my worth. I couldn’t expect others to believe it if I did not think I was worthy. It would have been hypocritical to demand someone else to acknowledge my worthiness if I wasn’t doing the same. I worked with myself to understand that I am more than worthy.
This has not been an easy journey. I still suffer from anxiety about my worthiness. I constantly ask myself, is I being arrogant? Is cutting people off who don’t understand my worth right?
I do not know, and honestly, I don’t care.
All I know is I am worthy. More than worthy. I AM WORTHY OF EVERYTHING LIFE HAS IN STORE FOR ME.
Until Next Time:
Let God’s light shine within and through you!
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