Making Self-Deception Real - Illustration
Imagine a young woman named Sarah, who, despite her vibrant smile and infectious laughter, feels a deep sense of inadequacy. She believes she's not enough—never...
This is application points on self-deception and personal reflection, drawing on 2 Corinthians 12:9. It carries an emotional tone of hope, encouragement and trust.
Imagine a young woman named Sarah, who, despite her vibrant smile and infectious laughter, feels a deep sense of inadequacy. She believes she's not enough—never smart enough, never talented enough, never worthy of love. This is her self-deception, a thin veil that obscures her true identity as a beloved daughter of God. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, Paul reminds us, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.…
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