Psalm 139:14 “I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Do you know that little voice you hear inside your head? What is it saying? Is it saying you are smart, brave, strong, beautiful, kind, loving, and funny? Or is it saying you are weak, dumb, worthless, ugly, and alone? Which one of these words are coming from God and which are coming from the enemy? Looking at the lists, I think it is clear. But is it?

So often when you are feeling down in the dumps, you allow the words from the enemy to take over. Those ugly words are so much easier to believe than the kind words. In Psalm 139:4, David says “Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.” Do you think your Lord would approve of the ugly words you are allowing in your head? He knows what you are saying, and He wants you to STOP.

In that same chapter, David goes on to say, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” God does not make weak, dumb, worthless, and ugly people. You were fearfully and wonderfully made. You were created by God and knit together in your mother’s womb.  God’s works are wonderful, and you know that. Therefore, you are wonderful and special to God.

So, when that little voice starts to speak, YOU control it. You decide which words to repeat to yourself. The words of God (that would be my choice) or the words of the enemy.

Dear Lord, thank you for loving me through the tough times. Help me to seek your words when I am feeling down and remind me to pour kind words into others too.  Amen.