Less Than

We all have so many emotions that can change from moment to moment sometimes leaving us wondering why we really felt that way.  Positive emotions are always welcomed and often not questioned but there are times anger or sadness can pop up when least expected.  If not dealt with properly our anger can lead to bitterness and hostility and our sadness or disappointment can lead to depression.  Looking back on my own life I have found that feeling “less than” has been the primary trigger of these negative emotions for me.  Through the times I have stumbled and struggled I would see others that seemingly had or did everything perfectly and the feelings of inadequacy or being “less than” would come pouring in.  Other times I would wonder how some people could do so much while I was only able to do so little.  I could find myself spiraling into anger or depression if there was a difference of opinion or even the slightest indication of disapproval, at some point I linked disapproval with not being loved or being thought of as unworthy or “less than”.  The change in my focus along with the strength and power of God has helped me overcome the toughest of these emotions and over time it has improved.  Every now and then the struggle reappears and I have had to remind myself this is going to be a daily battle considering the fact we are not always in control of circumstances or other people and the devil is going to do anything possible to defeat and discourage us.  We will often unconsciously find supporting evidence for our thoughts and then begin to believe it must be true.