Sometimes the best covering is the protection from oneself. Some women have been so beat down in life that subconsciously it becomes their standard for living. Without even knowing it some of us don't think that we are worthy of anything good. Therefore, when there's no one to oppress us, we begin to sabotage our own selves, our happiness, love, joy, peace, prosperity. That might sound extreme to you; so, answer these questions:
1) When did you find yourself less attracted to a great guy who was crazy about you, but you poured out your heart to the one who use and abuse you?
2) When did you spend your bill money on one night of fun only to struggle for months trying to catch up?
3) Can you think of a time when most if not all your relationships were in turmoil and you just couldn't get along with anyone, not even the people who loved and cared for you?
4) What about when you've been provided opportunities and you thought this is too good to be true so you didn't take advantage of it, only to find out later it was good and true?
5) If you answered yes to or can identify with any of the aforementioned questions or thought of another similar scenario in which you could answer yes, then answer this, "Who caused this disappointment and stress in your life during those times and why?"
I am not by any means insinuating that every time you walk away from someone or something that you're in a worthlessness state of mind; but, what I am saying is that sometimes we are our biggest enemy. Sometimes, the protection we need is from our own thinking, habits, rituals, traditions, and skeletons from the past. All of our life experiences help shape who we are, but not necessarily for better. It is pertinent that we consider where we've been, done, and what's been done to us and be intentional about learning from them and using them for our good.
Let us as women, not be the one who thinks she's not worthy of good! YOU are!!! Let all self sabotage end today as we ask for new minds, hearts, and experiences. Let us not be caught by the web of generational cycles and heredity if they don't serve us well. Let us intend today that we are capable and due the very best this life has to offer. Let us move forward and let the past be past, forgiving all wrongs committed to us by others and to others by us. Make this a new day, where your inheritance is rich, new, and provides a blessed life endorsed by God and by you!
Father, we your daughters, thank you so much for the protection that you provide for us. Now, allow our empowerment to come by the work of Your Holy Spirit within us who leads, guides, and speaks to us in order to keep us on the right track. Strengthen us by Your Spirit to shut down these the thoughts which keep us in bondage and rob us of a blessed life. Even on the cross, Jesus asked that His accusers and murderers be forgiven due to their ignorance. He knew who He was and the blessings that He was about to receive by being with You for eternity. He did not allow His experiences of rejection and hatred by others keep Him from His blessed life. His sacrifice was also for us so that we may live more abundantly. Lord, we receive that abundant life right now!!!! Continue to protect us from ourselves until we can fully walk in Your divine design for our life. Thank you, Father, and Amen!!!!
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