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Prescriptions
For
A Poor Self-Image
Sometimes you may hear
a little voice somewhere in the recesses of your mind telling you that you are worthless,
that nobody cares about you and, perhaps, that even God does not care about you.
The
following are just some of the suggestions that may crop up in the minds
of those who have a poor self image.
In every case, God has a more than encouraging answer for you.
In each case,
after you have considered God's Answer, use
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If
you are plagued with negative thoughts, your mind needs to be reinforced with
life-imparting truth, and you need to be reassured that you are an heir of the
universe and a child of the King. Spend a little time
each day getting to know your Maker and He will soon change the way you
think about yourself - there is no other way.
Once you have finished with this feature, we urge you to consider the article -
A Brand New You.
(1) I
am an outcast of society on earth. How can I hope to be accepted into the
society of heaven? God's
answer.
(2) Nobody
in this world cares about me. Is that not proof enough that God
does not care about me?
God’s answer.
(3) I
have so many objectionable traits in my character. How can I
entertain the thought that God will accept a wretch like me?
God’s answer.
(4) My
faith is so weak. How can I possibly entertain the hope that my pathetic
faith can save me?
God’s answer.
(5) I
have made so many mistakes, and I still make unforgiveable
mistakes on a regular basis. How can I imagine that God will
forgive an erring fool like me?
God’s answer.
(6) I
am such a spiritual washout! I know of no-one who has done
more than I have to discredit the cause of truth. In fact I
must rank as the epitome of degradation. Why, I have never
even done one thing that is praiseworthy or noteworthy. How
can I believe that there is hope for someone like me? How can
I hope that God can show mercy to me?
God’s answer.
(7) I
guess I am quite justified in being discouraged. My
situation must surely suggest that God is indifferent to my
plight. Would God permit such trials and unhappiness to come
upon someone whom He loves?
God’s answer.
(8) I
am such a despicable sinner. There is no way that God can
forgive me for the things that I have done. Just look at the
lives I have destroyed. Just look at the hurt and the
heartache that I have caused others to suffer.
God’s answer.
(9) How
can I even think of responding to Jesus' call - "come
unto Me." I am in no fit condition to approach the holy
Son of God. How dare I pray to God with these filthy lips of
mine? God’s
answer.
(10) I
am so useless and inefficient, not just at some things, but at
everything. How can I believe that God can ever use me in His
vineyard? God’s answer.
(11) Considering
my past, and considering the fact that I have been backsliding
ever since I first heard the good news, I really must be a fool to
think that there is hope for someone like me.
God’s answer.
(12) In
the light of my corrupt mind, do I seriously believe that God
can bless me?
God’s answer.
(13) My
self-image
is lower than the lowest. I can't even love myself,
let alone love God and my fellow men. If I can't even love
myself, how can I possibly entertain the thought that God can
love me? God's Answer.
(14) Nothing
is going right in my life. Everything seems to be crumbling
around me. Surely this must mean that God has withdrawn His
blessing from me?
God’s answer.
(15) Surely
I am justified in being fearful. With a flimsy faith like
mine, why should God protect me and
my loved ones?
God’s answer.
(16) God
is a very busy God. I am sure He has far more important
matters to deal with than me and my insignificant little hopes
and dreams.
God’s answer.
(17) How
can one with my track record entertain the hope that I will
one day do a great work for God? My past will surely
blacken everything that I put my hand to?
God’s answer.
(18) God's
standard is so high and so holy. Some people may reach that
standard, but it is a joke for a fickle, disgraced sinner like
me to think that I will ever reach that standard?
God’s answer.
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