What if the image you have of yourself isn’t the one God sees — and what if letting go of that could change everything?
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– Have you ever felt unworthy, like the weight of past mistakes and doubts keeps holding you back from who you’re meant to be? What if the image you have of yourself isn’t the one God sees — and what if letting go of that could change everything?
Who Do You See In The Mirror?
Today, we’re talking about something so many people struggle with: self-esteem. The way we see ourselves can sometimes feel like a weight on our shoulders.
We look at our weaknesses, our past mistakes, or the places we feel inadequate. Maybe you’ve had moments where life has knocked you down, where disappointments left you feeling empty or embarrassed.
People may have judged you, said things that made you second-guess yourself, or treated you in ways that made you question if you’re enough. It’s easy to let those experiences shape how we see ourselves.
But you know, God doesn’t see us that way. And today, we want to talk about what happens when we decide to give God our self-image—to let Him show us who we truly are.
Moses’ Struggle
Now, let me tell you about someone who really struggled with their self image. You probably know that Moses is one of the greatest leaders in the Bible. He led the Israelites out of Egypt and into freedom. But, what many people don’t know is that Moses didn’t always see himself as a strong leader.
In fact, when God called him, Moses was full of doubts. He had a damaged self-image. He couldn’t see himself the way God saw him.
When God first spoke to Moses through the burning bush, He told him, “I’m sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people out of Egypt.” But Moses responded, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh?”
Moses didn’t think he was capable. He looked at his weaknesses. He thought about his past—he had left Egypt years before in fear. And on top of that, Moses struggled with his speech. He wasn’t a confident speaker, and he let that define him.
But God didn’t see Moses’ weaknesses the way Moses did. God saw Moses as a leader, as someone He had specially chosen. God reminded Moses, “I will be with you.” You see, friends, God wasn’t looking at Moses’ resume. He wasn’t counting up Moses’ strengths and weaknesses.
God knew who He had created Moses to be. And if Moses could give God his doubts, his insecurities, his self-image—then God could work through him in a mighty way. And that’s exactly what happened. Moses trusted God, and God led him to accomplish things he never thought possible.
Applying Moses’ Story Today
Maybe today, you’re feeling like Moses. Maybe you look at yourself and only see the parts that aren’t perfect, the things that make you feel inadequate. You might have had someone close to you criticize your dreams or doubt your potential. Maybe someone’s words made you feel small, unworthy, or left you wondering if you could ever be enough.
You might think, “I’m not smart enough. I’m not confident enough. I’ve made too many mistakes.” But I want you to remember this: God isn’t looking at those things. He’s looking at the person He created. He’s looking at your heart, at your potential, at the incredible plans He has for you.
When we hold onto a damaged self-image, we’re holding back from what God has in store. Just like Moses, you might feel unqualified, but God is saying, “I’m with you. I created you. I know what you’re capable of.”
When you give God your image, when you surrender those thoughts of not being “good enough,” you give Him the space to work through you in ways you may never expect.
Healing Through Trusting God
Healing our self-esteem doesn’t mean we instantly feel confident in everything we do. It means we start to let God reshape the way we see ourselves. We can look at our past, our struggles, and our weaknesses, and say, “God, I’m giving this to you. I’m choosing to believe that I am who you say I am.”
When you feel self-doubt creeping in, remember Moses. Remember that God didn’t call Moses because he was perfect; He called him because He knew Moses’ heart. And friend, God is calling you too. He’s asking you to give Him all those insecurities. He wants you to see that, with Him by your side, you are already enough.
Today’s Prayer
Lord, thank you for seeing us as we truly are, not through our own eyes, but through your love and grace. Help us to let go of the negative thoughts, the doubts, the things that keep us from seeing the truth. Give us the strength to believe that we are exactly who you made us to be. We give you our self-image, Lord, and we ask you to work through us in a mighty way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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