Encouragement from me to you, 

Go ahead and unfollow the things and accounts in your life that make you feel like you’re not DOING enough.

I’m not talking about the ones that INSPIRE you to do your own personal work.

I mean the ones that feel like pressure, that make you feel like as a mom, wife or woman you don’t measure up.

That’s a distraction.

Cut that crap out.

The enemy is in an all out war against women.

He has created a culture that shouts “You’re enough” while bombarding you with tons of distractions and temptations of how you actually need to be more:

organized

stylish

outgoing

fit

influencer material

popular

creative

culinary

educated

...

You name it.

God tells us on His word:

All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23

NO ONE is enough.

We all need Jesus for salvation and for life-

He says, “My strength perfect in weakness.

And tells us in Philippians, we can do ALL Things THROUGH Christ who strengthens us.

But the Lord does NOT want us worrying about being like everyone else. 

“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' Or 'What shall we drink?' Or 'What shall we wear? The Pagans run after three things but your Father in Heaven knows just you need them.”

Matthew 6

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. 

1 Corinthians 3:19

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's [influencer’s] house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his (Instagram-worthy) ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.

Exodus 20

God will convict us about things we need to change in our lives.

He will discipline us to become stronger in character and spirit, but he doesn’t do it by making us feel jealous and insufficient by worldly standards,

HE does it with the Law and with the example we have in Christ.

So do yourself a favor today-throw out the magazines, TV shows and accounts here that make you feel dissatisfied, that make you feel like you need to do MORE to feel good about yourself.

And keep the ones that give you the tools and encouragement to honor your responsibilities and do YOUR work andYOUR growth.

Episode 10 of Dirty Strength Radio has more on this idea.