Enough.
It’s a popular word these days, isn’t it? I think I understand why, but something about the whole idea also confuses me.
When we feel like we are not enough, what does that mean, exactly?
What’s enough? Is there ever enough? Enough for what?
Who or what are we measuring ourselves against in this conversation? Other women? Men? Friends or family members? People who are richer, prettier, skinnier? Better mothers, wives, leaders, teachers?
Maybe I’m over analyzing this, but it’s beginning to make my stomach hurt.
And I’m starting to think that maybe enough should not be the lens through which we look at ourselves and our lives.
It seems like enough always comes from a framework of comparison, a lack of understanding of how God views us and how much He loves us.
Truth is, we’re not enough. But we’re not less than either.
By ourselves, we’re nothing, actually.
This belief doesn’t come from a place of insecurity or a lack of confidence; it’s solid truth.
“All things were created through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created.” (John 1:3)
In Him we live and move and exist. (Acts 17:28)
Apart from Jesus, we can do nothing. (John 15:5)
What I’m trying to say is simply this. Don’t look at other people and think that you are not enough.
But don’t look at yourself and think that you are enough, either.
Look at Jesus and know that He is enough.
♥ Lois
28 comments
Lois- God will always be enough, no matter what happens! Beautiful truth to park ourselves on!
Great post!
Julie
Thanks, Julie. I hope you have a wonderful week, my friend!
What a great, encouraging message, Lois! So often I find myself feeling like I am not enough, comparing myself to whoever. But you are so right, only Jesus is enough and I need to set my eyes on Him to see that in Him, I am enough because He makes me able. Thank you for sharing this!
“I am enough because He makes me able.” I like that, Ronja. What a relief to know that our “enoughness” isn’t up to us to conjure up. Thanks for stopping by this week!
Love! Great post, Lois. Praise Jesus, He’s always been enough. ((hug))
Yes, and He always will be! Thanks for your sweet words today!
A beautiful truth and reminder! Thank you Lois! Blessings to you!
Same to you, Stacey! So glad you stopped by this week. 🙂
So wise, Lois. I can always tell when I’m too Me-focused, because I begin to over-analyze things and start wondering how I’m perceived by others. Better to spend my time wondering if I’m pleasing God and living up to HIS plans for my life.
I fall into that “me trap” too, Michele. And you’re so right about what to do instead!
Simple yet powerful truth. I am not enough nor am I not not enough. I am the way God made me and HE is enough!
Amen, Sarah! Have a great week. 🙂
This is so true and I needed this reminder today that we shouldn’t be comparing ourselves to others wondering if we are enough but looking to Jesus and knowing that he is enough.
Hi Lesley … I’m so glad you found this little reminder helpful this week! 🙂
Hi Lois,
You’re right that there is much talk about being enough! And so many of us do fight feelings of being less than in some area of our lives, but since I don’t think we can ever completely eliminate them, trusting that God is enough for us lifts our hearts in hope. The comparison game never satisfies, does it? I’ll be thinking about these words today . . .
You’re right about the comparison game, Valerie. The opportunities to play it are everywhere, and they sometimes pop up when I’m least expecting them! Reading your words made me think of those greater than/less than math problems we used to do in grade school … I’m so thankful God doesn’t see us as compare/contrast problems or numbers or anything else but the wonderful individuals He designed each of us to be. I hope you have a wonderful day, my friend!
Thank you for putting proper perspective to this. It’s so needed today.
You’re welcome, Debby! I need this reminder regularly myself. 🙂
Look at Jesus he is enough! Amen! He did it all and has made me who I am. What a truth to hold onto during the hard times visiting from #tellhisstory #18
That is a powerful truth, Kristina … God is the one who has made each of who we are, and He makes no mistakes! So glad you stopped by this week. 🙂
Well, this is so well said, concise, and true true true.
May we only look to the Lover of our souls to find our true worth that comes from Him.
Thanks, Lois …
Amen, Linda. And thank YOU for your kind words today, my friend!
I love the lens you point us to, Lois. “Look at Jesus and know that He is enough.” I need the reminder every day that I will always be enough in Him. Blessings and hugs to you!
Yes, you will, Trudy! It’s a reminder that never loses its power, isn’t it? Hugs, my friend!
That’s a powerful antidote to comparison: Look to Jesus and remember that HE is enough!
Well said, Betsy. 🙂 I hope you are having a good week!
I absolutely love this, Lois. I’ve been pondering these questions often lately. When I get stuck in these “striving for more” places in life, I have to stop and think, will it ever be enough? Will I ever be enough? Thank you for this: “Look at Jesus and know that He is enough.” That is truly the answer.
I feel the same way, Candace. Sometimes tweaking the words we use can totally change our perspective, don’t you think? Good to hear from you this week!