We need to remember to think of ourselves as God sees us...as the individuals He created us to be, with the talents, character and calling He gave us. We are not just the sum of our experiences, successes or failures. We are not just who people say we are. We are not just who WE think we are. We have a purpose, and a God who loves us, all the time...not just when we think we are doing everything right.Self-Esteem: The Cambridge Dictionary defines self esteem as: “Belief and confidence in your own ability and value.”
Self-esteem, by its very words—‘esteeming self’—often results in either arrogance and superiority (for those who think they deserve a lot of esteem) or self-consciousness and self-loathing (for those who think they deserve little esteem).
The right kind of confidence can only be based on true self-worth—believing you are a valuable person to be respected and loved. Without this deep sense of worth you can never be truly happy. Most parents automatically give a sense of worth to their children by loving and adoring them unconditionally. And while a parent’s love is a great start, it isn’t all we need.
“It is often said that to have a fulfilling life, three essentials are required: a clear sense of personal identity, a deep sense of faith and meaning, and a strong sense of purpose and mission…If you don’t answer the most important questions of your life, then you will be gullible for any crazy idea(s) that you encounter” (Vertical Thought Editorial June 2008).
“It is often said that to have a fulfilling life, three essentials are required: a clear sense of personal identity, a deep sense of faith and meaning, and a strong sense of purpose and mission…If you don’t answer the most important questions of your life, then you will be gullible for any crazy idea(s) that you encounter” (Vertical Thought Editorial June 2008).
