Josh McDowell Youth Devotions: For Such a Worm as I

 Josh McDowell Youth Devotions:  

For Such a Worm as I

11/08/2023 5:20:22 AM


Bible Reading: Psalm 86: 11-1 7


You, O Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to get angry, full of unfailing love and truth. Psalm 86:15



JOANNA SUMMED herself up this way: “A worm doesn’t adequately describe how I feel about myself. A worm can crawl underground and hide. I’m more like one of the ugly slugs on my patio. Everywhere they go, they leave this horrible trail behind them. That’s what I’m like; I mess up everything wherever I go.”


What a sad personal description from the mouth of a Christian!

Joanna is clueless concerning her true identity. She makes mistakes like we all do, but she certainly doesn’t “mess up everything” wherever she goes.


If you are a believer who isn’t convinced of your true identity as God’s beloved, valued, competent child, the results in your life can be dismal. You might have a fearful, pessimistic view of the world and your ability to cope with its challenges. You can see new or unexpected situations as threats to your happiness and security. And you might think all your difficulties are purely the result of your own failures.


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