i’m not good enough

There used to be this SNL skit where this guy named Stuart Smalley would tell you to look in the mirror and say “I’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And, doggone it, people like me.” I could use Stuart today. My internal thoughts today have been focused purely on telling me how bad I am.

I’ve told myself today that I’m not original enough, talented enough, committed enough, tall enough, thin enough and that I’ve had enough. It’s just been one of those days. Does anyone else ever have these days? Days that make dreams seem pretty far fetched and very far away? Days that seem to put fear in the forefront and push faith to the back burner?

I think I need to step away and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to my heart. Jesus said He “wouldn’t leave us comfortless”. So while Stuart Smalley isn’t here, I know God is. I’m going to have to “encourage myself in the Lord” as David put it. It’s easier said than done. Say it with me now: I’m good enough. I’m smart enough…