I have had the blessing to be a part of a bible study at our church called " Brave honest questions women ask" by Angela Thomas.... In group time last night we talked about why as women we are so hard on ourselves and others.... All the ladies shared on some way we have done it or thought I wish I was like.... Then it came to mind what in my life helps me feed lies to my self that I am not good enough. The first thing that came to mind FACEBOOK! I know so many people are going to say what ??? If you look at it this is a place we all can just put our best!!! No one see the dirty dishes in the sink, the kids yelling in the back or the fact that we should get off the computer and really call someone instead of just posting HI on there wall...
( The photo's on top are how my house looks right NOW... )
Don't get me wrong I enjoy FB. I love seeing all the great photo's of family and friends . Catching up with people but at the same time it has been a thorn in my side as well. A while ago I was having a bad day. One of those days that I felt like I was the only one in the world that did not have it all together. I went over to my sister house and I was having myslef a pity party... She was like what is worng with you!!!... I shared with her that sometime I feel like I am wasting this life the Lord has given me. I am not the head of a bible study, not running a project for some group, not running a 5k, not writting a book .....ect. All of these things I wrote have been post on FB. (Might I add all of the women who are doing these things are moms )
I was like what I am doing wrong why can I not do more... She looked at me and said even though FB is great that is everyones best... we all post our best: our best family photo's, our best photo of ourselves , our best. SO stop comparing your self. She was so right I don't know what everyday in and outs are for people . What really people are going threw when they post on there wall ... :) So from now on I am going to use FB as place I am going to post encouraging things... like the Word of the Lord... say something sweet on FB try to post the truth not only the best but just the truth.... I say to all my FB friends lets try that... Lets encourage each other the best way we can and stop letting Satan feed more lies to ourselves ... I am good enough, why b/c I am a daughter of the KING . A mom who may not have it all together . But I am happy that I have a mess to clean up !! Praise the Lord for my crazy, loud , and fun fill family... I pray you all have a great day just being you:)
Sis, this was real encouraging. I think we all tend to compare ourselves with others. Being a wife and mom is enough of a full time job. I am glad you are faithfully serving your family. Don't grow weary in well doing. Love you Loren
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