I Give Up Feelings of Unworthiness

14th Day of Lenten Devotional Series

Guest Post by: Crystal Andersen, Fountain Square Ministries

Psalms 139:13-15 

For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb.  I will praise You for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

Feeling unworthy is something I have struggled with for many years. I believe it is something that many Christians struggle with on a daily basis. I especially struggle with these feelings now that God has placed me in a position of leadership at my church, where God has called me to be the worship leader. My job is to lead one of the most important parts of a church service, to help a congregation step into a time of intimate worship with our Lord and Savior. Although I have always loved to worship, I never thought this would be a place where God would place me. I struggle with daily thoughts of, “Lord I am not worthy to do this! What if I don’t pick the right songs? What if I don’t say the right things?” The beauty of this, though, is that it really isn’t about me. It isn’t about whether I pick the right songs or say the right things. It is about listening to the Lord and doing what He wants. I am learning daily that I am worthy to do what God has asked me to do. There is no perfect person or perfect time to step into something God is calling you to do. There is not a perfect time of being worthy. I am worthy, we are worthy now! We are worthy to serve Him!

I even struggled when I was asked to write for this blog. I thought I wasn't worthy to share with people. But I am worthy and am worthy to tell you that you are too! Don’t run away from what God is calling you to do. You can do it! Whatever it is you are worthy. How wonderful is it that the Lord is right there to remind us every day that we are worthy. He knows the plans He has for us (Jeremiah 29:11). 

I believe God places us in circumstances where we don’t feel worthy because He wants us to learn that we are. We are worthy to love and be loved, to lead and to follow, and to witness to others. Whatever it is, we ARE worthy!

Lord, thank you for the things you have done in my life, for things you have brought me through and are bringing me through, for helping me see that I am worthy because I am a daughter of the King! Today, Lord, I surrender those feelings of unworthiness. God I pray for the person reading this. Remind them that they are sons or daughters of the Most High King. Remind them that they worthy. Remove those feelings of doubt, fear, and unworthiness. We praise You Lord. We love You Lord. In Your name I pray. Amen.