SELF ESTEEM
IT SEEMED LOUD AND CLEAR TO ME THE OTHER DAY……
Lack of self-esteem is a form of fear.
Healthy self-esteem is a lack of fear.
What do you think?
I’m afraid I can’t do something, or do it good enough, or do it like someone expects me to.
I’m afraid I’m going to fail. I’m afraid even if I do succeed, then someone will be upset or it will create other negative circumstances.
I’m afraid someone won’t like me. I’m afraid I’ll look stupid and someone will laugh at me.
Sounds a bit like low self-esteem to me… Fear is the culprit. Kick him out. We’ve not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.
How about this?
I’m going to try this. I can read the instructions. What I don’t know I can learn. Well, isn’t that interesting? I wonder how does that work? Look at that – how did that happen? What do I need to do? What all is involved? What can I do for my self or others today?
What are the opportunities? I could do this. I could go there. The sky is the limit. I can do all things through Christ (as he directs).
I don’t hear any fear in that dialogue do you? Fear and failure aren’t considered an option, and for sure not an end or a reason for an end.
Sounds like a pretty confident person to me – not that they are perfect or know everything, but there is no voice of fear.
Interesting, isn’t it?