The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me. – Psalm 138:8

Some people, in an effort to be humble, develop an inferiority complex. While being critical of yourself may seem modest, it is more likely to lead to a downward shift in your thinking and ultimately undermine your faith. Moses was prone to feelings of inadequacy, so God went with “Plan B,” using Aaron as a mouthpiece.

Paul instructs the Roman believers not to think too highly of themselves (Romans 12:3). This does not mean, however, that you should think too lowly of yourself. Many psychologists, teachers, and pastors promote positive affirmations to lift a person’s thought process. Paul advocates for this as a faith practice: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:2). Today’s verse is a good place to start.

The lyrics to Hillsong’s Who You Say I Am proclaim, “I am chosen, not forsaken. I am who You say I am. You are for me, not against me.” Meditate on scriptures that reveal who you are in Jesus. The apostle Peter affirmed, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light“ (1 Peter 2:9 ). Remember that you are part of the body of Christ. Make time for fellowship and corporate worship. An element of your purpose as a Christian is to interact with other believers. Pray for your brothers and sisters in the Lord and pray for citizens in this nation to discover and embrace the truth of God’s Word.