Ever battled with that pesky voice in your head that keeps reminding you that you are not quite enough? That voice that says, you could have done more, you should have done more, or that you just outright failed.
As a mom of teens, I am becoming more and more aware of teaching my girls that they are enough. That what God has already equipped them with is exactly enough to put to shame any and all obstacles that they may face. That deep nudge within each of them is a calling, a purpose, passion, and a signal towards a great big God who has filled them with more than enough.
Here are 7 simple reminders that take me from saying, "I just can't quite measure up" to shouting, "Ditch the tape measure, I am more than enough!"
Ten Simple Reminders that You Are Enough:
1. Learn to embrace YOU.
Show yourself some compassion. We are all imperfect, flawed, and face struggles on a daily basis no matter how hard we try. Aim for excellence and not perfection. Set achievable, realistic goals for the day with what God has already equipped you with for His very purpose.
When awkward seems to stare back at you in the mirror each morning, quote this verse:
Psalm 139: 13-14
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
2. Invest in yourself.
For most of us, it is easier to put other's needs before our very own. The kid's schedules, the husband's demands, your job responsibilities, and the list could go on and on. Once you have taken care of everyone else's needs you soon find yourself needing some serious nourishment. There is suddenly not enough time in the day, not enough patience, and you suddenly are left with not enough for you.
Never forget to nourish yourself.
"Self-care means giving the world the best of you instead of what's is left of you."
Katie Reed
3. Find healthy relationships.
Ever been around someone that leaves you feeling like you can't quite ever measure up to them? For most of us, we can name a handful of people who leave us feeling like this. These are the relationships that are ok to say, I have had enough. No grand exit is needed, just make the decision to not waste any more energy on those who will never see your value.
There is a gigantic world filled with people who will not only help you know you are enough but they will help you share your gifts and passions with others. Those are your people.
Surround yourself with people who want to see you grow and remind you that you are more than enough!
4. Learn to say NO.
This is my hardest one... No is no. It is impossible to ever be enough when you can't say no. The day will disappear, you will miss precious moments with the ones you love, and you will find yourself depleted.
Saying "NO" is quite enough.
5. Embrace people.
People will start to gravitate towards you as they feel that inward magnet blooming inside of you called - enough. Doors begin to open, circles begin to expand, and your enough becomes the inspiration for not only you but for those around you.
When you stop doubting if what God has placed in you is enough, you suddenly take ownership as you pursue a greater purpose. You already have everything you need. Silence the doubt. And Go!
Ephesians 3:20:
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.
6. Prepare for large impact.
Knowing you are enough propels you into meaningful projects and endeavors. Your dreams grow larger as your enough takes hold in your heart. Those special talents and passions suddenly seem more than enough and they give birth to new pathways for success. Your self-assurance grows and you soon find yourself in an upward spiral to greater impact.
Be you - which makes you more authentic. Be honest - which makes you more connectable. Be slow to judge - which makes you more compassionate. Be enough - which makes you more than enough.
I Peter 2:9:
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
7. Turn your minutes into miles.
Have you ever not been sure how to help someone you love who is hurting? Have you ever felt like even the smallest gesture is not quite enough? I know I sure have! And then you do nothing... which is far from enough.
For some of life's most delicate situations, simply turn your minutes into miles and be with the ones you love in the moments that matter most. Remember, there is value in the minutes. Whenever you are feeling unsure, make the minute count. There is just enough minutes in your today. Take that first step and you will soon see you have covered many miles and you have made moments that matter most.
Today, I felt like I was not enough.
My heart ached and my day seemed way too tough.
I longed for belonging but it felt out of reach,
until I heard His voice say, Let me teach.
He turned my minutes into miles and helped me see,
that I have just enough to be all that He ever wanted me to be.
I will hold tight to His words and keep Him forever close,
because I am more than enough to make moments that matter most.
❤️,
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