There is an insecurity that exists within human beings. This fear plants doubt into the minds of the humbled, frustrated and unsuccessful. Thus, many individuals go through life believing that they are not deserving. This lack of confidence gives birth to a self-fulfilled prophecy as negativity becomes reality.
But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind, James 1:6.
Earlier in the week I caught an emotional interview on television. While most of the media’s attention centered around the victims of the Las Vegas shooting, one professional golfer provided words of inspiration. After losing his PGA card in 2016, Shawn Stefani was relegated to the Web.com Tour this year. At the final event of the season, Shawn’s future as a professional golfer was up in the air. On the bubble of earning a promotion to the PGA tour, Stefani’s had to play a solid final 18 holes to earn of one the 25 cards up for grabs. After just making it by shooting 65, Shawn broke down in tears saying,”sometimes you have to believe that you are deserving.”
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope, Romans 15:13.
When circumstances in life don’t go your way, it’s hard to stay optimistic. There is an expression in sports that refers to digging down deep while fighting adversity. This same concept applies to life when individuals are placed into situations where you are forced to develop a will to survive or accept defeat. It is during this struggle where desperate people need to begin to believe that yes, you are deserving to accomplish the dreams and goals in your heart.
by Jay Mankus
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