Fear and Self-Loathing

Matthew 26:31; Luke 22:61-62

It’s often said that we are our own worst enemies (next to Satan). When we’ve disappointed ourselves or others, or even THINK we have, we’re far harder on ourselves than almost anyone could be. Maybe sometimes we even develop a bit of self-loathing, as Peter did. Those were dark times for him, and we’ve certainly had our own. How do we get through those?

Questions for further thought:
1. Have you ever felt like you’ve hit “rock bottom?”
2. During those times, did you feel like you’d ever emerge out of it?

​Challenge: Lord, we know that we’ve felt like Peter, and we’ve been so disappointed and even disgusted with ourselves that we don’t even know how to look in the mirror. But help us to remember that YOU love us even so. And help us to ask for your forgiveness and love at our weakest moments so that we don’t start hating ourselves. For we are your masterpieces, even amidst our own sinful natures. Thank you, Father. Amen.