For two days I have been carrying extra weight. It is self imposed, heavy, and boy does it weigh me down. Someone, somewhere, made a comment that stuck like a twenty pound can of lard! Why do I do that?
I carry this weight as if it were true. It wasn't a "terrible" comment but then again, comments don't have to be to weigh us down. Once we hear it, we cling to it and allow it to consume our very being. Someone may have said we were fat or stupid or worthless and we carry it forever.
I had to remind myself that God said I am fearfully and wonderfully made [Psalm 139:14] I had to remind myself that God lifted me out ot the slimy pit and set my feet on solid ground [Psalm 40:2]. I had to remember that Christ died for me even when I was still a sinner [Romans 5:8].
When comments weigh us down, we need to remember who we are in Christ. In all probablity the individuals that made the comments are oblivious to the feelings of others.
So, whether you are at work, home, school, church or anywhere else, remember who you are in Christ. You are worthy, you are able, you are covered by the blood! That makes you special.
So, instead of carrying around that extra weight, let it go and watch your burden get lighter.
Cast all your cares on him, because he cares for you. Be self comtrolled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:7-8
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