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September 11, 2008

Dangers of low self-esteem

Having low self-esteem can hinder you from receiving what God has in store for you. Such was the case of the children of Israel.

And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak which come of the giants, and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.(Numbers 13:33)

God had promised the children of Israel the land of Canaan, but when the twelve spies went out to scout the land, ten of them felt that entering the land was not worth it, because they saw the giants which drove fear into their hearts.They allowed the negatives to push aside the good and they forgot who their God was, the same God that brought them out of Egypt and gave them victory over their enemies. They forgot the miracles God did for them in the past and what He promised them. He was the one that would give them the power to conquer the land but they allowed all the negatives to choke out the word He gave to them.

They allowed fear to overtake them, fear of the giants in the land made them see themselves as nothing.They saw themselves as grasshoppers, and that's how they felt the giants saw them. As a man thinks in his heart so is he. They did not think that they were valuable or of any importance
They were a classic case of people suffering from low self-esteem, they were a complaining lot, they self criticized and criticized others. They lacked the drive and motivation to go ahead, they readily displayed their anger.They were argumentative and intolerant.

Low self-esteem affects all areas of your life. Everyone feels a little inferior at times but when it becomes intense and long lasting that is where the problem begins. Because these feelings build up over the years it is unrealistic to expect changes to come immediately, it will take time.
You have to start with your thinking, as a man thinks in his heart so is he. Change your mind set, come to the place where you begin to know your self worth, know who God says you are. We have been redeemed and given a new nature, so walk in it.

3 comments:

Tamela's Place said...

They were a classic case of people suffering from low self-esteem, they were a complaining lot, they self criticized and criticized others. They lacked the drive and motivation to go ahead, they readily displayed their anger.They were argumentative and intolerant

I never really looked at low self esteem as having some of these symptoms you listed. What and eye opener. I can see what you are talking about. May we always see ourselves as Jesus sees us. So that we wont glorify the enemy with our lives but glorify the Lord. Thank you for sharing. What a great word to always remember. Tamela

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IJ Hanna Lucky said...

Godbless you Gi you are always an inspiration to me I Love you in Jesus Mighty NAme Amen

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Repentance is a God given opportunity to enter into the blessings of the Lord and escape from the oppression of the enemy.
If you haven't ask Jesus into your heart as Savior and asked Him to forgive you of your sins, it is as simple as following these steps:

1) ADMIT YOU HAVE SINNED. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

2) BELIEVE IN JESUS. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16).


3) CONFESS AND LEAVE YOUR SIN. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9)

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