I Am Yours, and I Believe: Fighting Lies with God’s Truth
Do You Only See Flaws in the Mirror?
When you look at a photograph of yourself, where do your eyes go first? I know mine dart straight to my chin(s), waistline, upper arms, or thighs. You know, the usual suspects that many of us women seem to battle with. And when I glance in the mirror, it’s all too easy to focus on the lines, the sunspots, or the areas that aren’t as firm as they once were.
But let me ask you this…
What Do You See in Your Best Friend?
Think about someone you love dearly, your best friend, your sister, your daughter, your mom. When you look at her, are you counting her wrinkles or pointing out her flaws? Of course not! You see the light in her eyes, the warmth of her smile, and the kindness in her heart.
So why do we struggle to offer ourselves that same grace?
If she sees your beautiful heart, why is it so hard to believe that God sees us that way too?
The Confidence Gap
My daughter sent me a funny sticker the other day that read, “I wish I had the confidence of a mediocre white man.” I laughed, but I also winced, because there’s a grain of truth there. So many men seem to walk through life with an ease we envy. They might notice their beer belly or their wrinkles, but they don’t seem to let it rattle them the way we often do.
We, on the other hand, can spiral from one thought to another, Am I enough? Do I belong?
The truth is, we don’t just see our own flaws. We feel them.
A Song That Speaks to the Soul
The last time I drove to Atlanta to visit my sister, I queued up some Lauren Daigle songs. She’s my favorite Christian artist, and her music always seems to speak right to the tender parts of my heart. When You Say came on, I didn’t even make it through the first verse without tears filling my eyes.
“You say I am loved, when I can’t feel a thing…”
Those words hit deep.
How many of us have fought those inner voices that whisper lies?
The Lies We Start to Believe
As a mom, I’ve questioned myself a thousand times, Did I do enough? Was I present enough?
I’ve doubted myself as a wife, a daughter, a friend, and even a business owner. That voice in my head says, You’re not doing enough. You’re not good enough.
And sometimes? I believe it.
But that’s not God’s voice. That’s the enemy’s.
1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)
8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
The devil is sneaky. He waits for the moments when we’re tired, insecure, or vulnerable. Then he whispers those lies, and if we’re not on guard, they take root.
The Truth That Sets Us Free
That’s why You Say is such a powerful reminder.
You say I am loved when I can’t feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
And you say I am held when I am falling short
And when I don’t belong, oh You say I am Yours
And then this part always gets me:
And I believe
Oh, I believe
What You say of me
I believe
That’s the key, believing what HE says of us.
Ephesians 6:11 (NIV)
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
God knew we’d be under attack, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. That’s why He gave us armor. When we put on His truth, His righteousness, and His peace, we can stand firm. We can see the devil’s tactics for what they are, and we can fight back with faith.
God Sees You, and He Calls You His
He doesn’t see your wrinkles or your insecurities. He sees your heart. He sees His beloved daughter.
So when you whisper the words, “I am Yours,” you are claiming your identity, not in the lies, but in the truth.
Not in the mirror’s reflection, but in God’s.
To GOD Goes The Glory!
Have A Blessed Day!
Let’s End with a Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Help us silence the voices that tell us we are not enough. Remind us that we are fully known and fully loved by You. Give us eyes to see ourselves the way You see us, cherished, chosen, and held. When the lies get loud, help us turn to Your truth.
Clothe us in Your armor, Lord, and give us the confidence not just to believe in You, but to believe what You say about us.
Today, we declare: I am Yours, and I believe.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Hi Tania! I am so sorry but I somehow missed this day..maybe I was traveling? I have to tell you your post was my favorite so far! Everything you said really rang true for me! You are so right about the enemy…he is always looking for someone to devour…at our weakest moments. I really enjoy your Sunday posts most of all! I am grateful for the truth you spoke to us all today! We ALL need to hear this and BELIEVE it! Thank you so much for this amazing post! God bless you!🙏
I am glad you found the post, even if it was a few days later.
I love Lauren Daingle and that song is one of my favorites. It is comforting to know that I am not alone in looking at myself as not being worthy,I let the devil set into my thoughts when I should be praying. Thank you for this post.
Thank you, I needed this reminder today.
Thank you for this post. It was exactly what I needed to hear from the Lord today. I am His and that is an incredible gift!
I truly enjoy reading your posts, especially on Sundays. As a child of God’s who grew up in the church, taught Sunday school myself for years and studied the word, sometimes your perspective really makes you stop and think about things. I enjoy listening to Lauren Daigle and her music as well.
Wow, what a great message, Tania. I love reading your posts but this is the first time I’ve commented. I can’t tell you how much this hits home for me. Lauren Daigle is also a favorite of mine. Seeing those lyrics reminds me that God’s the ultimate authority. If He says I’m enough, then obsessing over my muffin top and too thick arms clearly isn’t part of His agenda, and shouldn’t be of mine either. Thank you for doing what you do, Tania!
I’m so happy this post was meant for you. The things we consider important, means nothing when it comes to the Lord. And, after all, who are we trying to please?
What a post! Sundays are very hard since I’m not loving my work life as much as I would like to. But this post gives me strength. As I mentally prepare for each meeting and each day, I will remember, “… Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes…” Thank you.
Kesh, you might be placed at the workplace by God. He might be using you to encourage someone else. Sometimes the hardest times we go through is because the Lord is using us for something.
Tania, Thanks for sharing this wonderful post. I to feel bad sometimes thinking I’m not beautiful or not good Mother or Grandmother or wife but I know I have a Heavenly Father who loves me for who I am. I Thank him for that every day. Have a blessed week ahead.
Such a great truth. I often struggle with this as well and needed to be reminded!
Oh, how we all need to hear and believe these words! I always try to remember the verse “greater is HE that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
Thanks so much for the encouragement and the really enjoy your blog!
That is a great verse to remember.