As a young child, I began comparing myself to others.
I grew up thinking I was less-than. Low self-esteem and shyness followed me. Comparisons made me feel inferior, and I dealt with the hurt the best way a child can: I pulled inward.
L. Ron Hubbard said, “We forfeit three-fourths of ourselves in order to be like other people.” Is it any wonder I felt less-than? I allowed other people to rob me of myself. Throughout my teen years, God mystified me. I tried to be a good person but failed. Then I heard the voice of a preacher who brought the Word to life in simple words and phrases that pointed me to Christ.
I accepted Christ and resolved to follow Him. My new life was better because I realized my Creator valued me and loved me as no other. This new way of living was exciting. I discovered ancient truths. However, it was a constant battle of either reading and accepting God’s Word or indulging my childhood views. After an indepth study of God’s Word, I realized He did not create me to listen to opinions—nor did He want me putting myself down. He created me to listen to Him. His voice. The Voice.
I have learned I can retire to my closet sanctuary without any technological devices. Without the outside turmoil interrupting the connection with my best friend, my time with God is sweet. Our time includes reading His Word, worshipping as I sing, praising Him for who He is, and listening to the still, small voice of my heavenly Father who loves, revives, encourages, and guides me daily.
God is in the business of bringing new beginnings. He is the friend who will never let us down.
Do you yearn for a conversation with God? He is waiting to hear your voice.
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Ethel Lytton is a member of Word Weavers and is the administrator of the Rutledge Writers online group. She has been published in the East Metro Atlanta Christian Writers Anthology and Pens in the Piedmont and was also the recipient of the EMACW Elizabeth Sherrill Scholarship Award. Some of Ethel’s triggers to praise are her three children, their spouses, and her ten grandchildren. Quilting, sewing, and crocheting are some of her hobbies. She is a widow living in Rutledge, GA.