Have you ever taken notice of your inner chatter? The discourse begins without much notice. As I prepare for the day, the negative self talk goes on with out so much as a pause. And then suddenly as if a mirror is reflecting the invisible words assailing me, I become aware that it’s not the banter of others I’m hearing. No that critical voice comes from within.
If it was from others, I could change my location to avoid such but instead the words follow me from room to room, highlighting all my imperfections. The inner critic speaks and silently I agree with it’s assessment of me.
But is it fully true?
Instead of allowing it’s voice to color my day with depressing shades of grey, I instead choose kill the inner critic by reciting, rehearsing, and reminding myself of what God says of me.
I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
I am more than a conqueror.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
“Often what we think are ‘wrong’ with us are only our expressions of our own individuality. This is our uniqueness and what is special about us. Nature never repeats itself. Since time began on this planet, there have never been two snowflakes alike or two raindrops the same. And every daisy is different from every other daisy. Our fingerprints are different, and we are different. We are meant to be different. When we accept this, there is no competition and no comparison. To try to be like another is to shrivel our soul. We have come to this planet to express who we are.”
~ Louise Hay, author of You Can Heal Your Life
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Help us, Lord. Help us. What can I say, Wanda? “…silently I agree…” It is amazing how often I find myself agreeing with something that God DOES NOT say about me. As I was reading your words a Scripture came to mind: Heal me, Lord, and I’ll be healed; deliver me, and I’ll be delivered, because You are my praise. – Jeremiah 17:14. Sometimes we forget that He is our praise, our glory, our honor and the One who lifts us up as His unique creation. May you have a day of praise and honor.
Thank you sweet friend for sharing that scripture. It indeed waters my soul this evening.
That inner chatter can sometimes be so deafening. I love how you kill the inner critic by reciting, rehearsing, and reminding yourself of what God says of you. Great post.
Far too often I fail to even realize the critic is speaking Hope but I thank God for the Holy spirit who made me take notice and reminded of the tools God has provided to silence that voice.
Hey Wanda! Don’t you just hate those fiery darts from the enemy?! That’s why I love Jeremiah 29:11, for the LORD knows the thoughts and plans He has towards me…so I’ll stick with those thoughts. I also love what Louise Hay said…”we are meant to be different, when we accept this, there is no competition or comparison” Love it! I guess that’s what “doing you well” is all about. Doing YOURSELF well, because no one else can do a better job! Thanks for sharing my friend and thanks for linking up…have a lovely rest of your day!
I think we some times lose sight that we where not meant to compete and compare. How can one compare with something that is in a class all of it’s own.
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
I like this.
Hi Elizabeth, how are things going with you and your job? And yes indeed you are fearfully and wonderfully made me dear 🙂
Thank you for the gentle reminder that the enemy tries his very best to convince me his lies are the truth…when God is our TRUTH!!!
Hi Deb, that enemy of ours is quite crafty. But God’s truth remains. May each hold fast to His Words. Blessings.
GOOD EVENING WANDA…I AM IN AGREEMENT WITH YOU…I AM WHO, AND WHOM GOD INTENDED FOR ME TO BE FOR HIS PLAN AND PURPOSE…AMEN GOD BLESS YOU, AND EVERYONE…AGAPE
So true Ms Betty and love your gift of encouragement. May you continue to share that gift with the world.
Oh this is beautiful! This is confirmation that I am not alone in my intermittent thoughts – I’m talking full blown phrases swirling in my mind – suffocating my positivity and inner peace. When I have those thoughts pulling at my peace I know that I’ve backslide way too far from my source of peace and joy. Very nice post. Thank you for stopping by my site. #MBC
Oh no you’re not alone at all Andrea. It’s amazing how comfortable I had become with all the negative self-talk swirling around in my thoughts. I enjoyed visiting your place and I must say again I love your creative post titles. I think some bloggers are better skilled at crafty titles and you are definitely one of them. All the best to you.
The inner chatter in my head can get so loud at times that I can’t hear anything else. Truth cannot get in. I must learn to turn off that chatter, before it consumes me.
Yes we live with a lot of internal noise–more than most of us really pay attention to but turning it off can be quite a challenge.
My friend has often talked about the *committee in her head* – those voices that speak so many things to us. My committee has a chairperson who is a real critic. I think she’s in cahoots with the enemy. Because what I hear a lot is lies…
Listening to the Spirit is the only way to continue to have an accurate estimate of ourselves. Humble, and yet worth so very much to God.
GOD BLESS!
Hahaha…committee in her head, I like that because there is one that likes to give voice about all my choices. Grateful that God didn’t leave us without the tools to battle the committee.
I often argue with that inner voice; seems to have too much to say-ha! Sometimes those negative thoughts and voices about who we are, what we have done, or what we haven’t done, can cloud the image we have of ourselves and hold us back from living out loud and recognizing our distinctive personalities. But we have to remind ourselves how far He has brought us and where He is leading us!
Blessings and love sweet sister,
Denise
Way too much if you ask me Denise. You’re so right many times what holds me back is my own thoughts not so much others. Have a great day.
I do not want to rent space for my inner chatter. Hugs to you Wanda. Blessings.
We can give it way too much free rent, Grace. Hope you enjoy a great weekend.
That inner chatter can get so loud at times.
Indeed Denise so much so that it can drown out the truth.
This is so true Wanda. I have a playlist of songs that minister to me that I play every morning as I prepare for work to drown out that inner chatter.
BTW your blog looks great! I really haven’t been around for a while.
Ahh thanks Bernadine. I decided I wanted to apply a fresh coat of blog paint 🙂 Music really does have a way of setting the tone for one’s day.
My inner critic can drive me crazy but thankfully I have Him
Yes that critic talks way too much and too loud at times. Hope you have a wonderful week Kim.