Day 127 What's Full Life?

The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy: I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10

 Kelly McFadden played competitive  and professional volleyball for thirteen years. Most of the time she was an energetic, passionate player, but when she was 18, she was plagued with fear.

Most people wouldn't have noticed, but if you were on Kelly's team, you'd see that she froze up. She couldn't get the ball where it needed to go. She felt humiliated.... Anxiety, fear, pressure, and desire to perform well all built up, and she just couldn't do it. In her head, she imagined the voice of her coach saying she was weak, horrible, and letting the team down.

It was a lie.

The truth is, God had gifted her--and you--with ability. For every truth, though, there is a lie. Satan comes to steal our joy and keep us from believing the truth. These lies made us believe we will never be good enough, never be as good as, or never amount to anything. They were coupled with unrealistic expectations and a voice that simply said over and over, “You’re awful. There is something wrong with you.”

This happens in other areas of life as well. Instead of resting in the fact that God loves us and made us just the way He wanted to, we get caught up in the lies. The lies say we are bad people. The lies say we cannot be forgiven, that we are unlovable, that we deserve pain, and if I don’t read my Bible enough, God will not be near…

Here is the truth: God made each of us purposefully. He uniquely crafted us with exactly the right skills, talents, and abilities. Rejoice and be glad in how the Lord made you. He is your Father and you are His child. He wants to give you good gifts, and He delights in you. He loves you unconditionally.

Don’t let the lies of Satan gain a foothold in your life. Stand firm on the truth—God’s truth.