Introduction of the new Me

I could describe myself as an extrovert and outgoing.
That is my personality.
I am organized in planning events.
But that is a gift God has given me.
I could describe my appearance, but that is not who I am either.
So many times I have believed what others say I am.
If I receive affirmation, then I feel worthwhile.
However, when I receive criticism, then I feel like a failure.
I have chosen to ride the roller coaster of emotions,
Instead of believing the truth of what God says about me.
I have tried to work harder to prove that I am worthwhile.
Yet every time I mess up or fail, I am reminded that I will never measure up.
I will never be pretty enough or talented enough.
I will never be skinny enough or do enough good things of the church.
I will never be a good enough wife.
But, I keep trying harder and harder.
I believe the lie that if I continue to try harder, I will finally be "good" enough.
One day, God gently said to me,
"Stop trying so hard to prove yourself to others.
Get your worth from me. I've already given it to you.
Remember my grace. It's a free gift and nothing you can achieve by trying harder.
Rest in my grace, So in Christ I Am, God's child, for I am born again of the incorruptible seed of the Word of God which liveth and abideth forever. Forgiven of all my sins and washed in the blood, A New Creature, The Temple of the Holy Spirit, Delivered from the power of darkness and translated into God's kingdom. Redeemed from the curse of the law, A Saint , Blessed, The Head and not the tail , Holy and without blame before Him in love. Victorious, Set Free, Strong in the Lord. Dead to sin, More than a conqueror, Joint heir with Christ, Complete in Him. Crucified with Christ, Alive with Christ, Reconciled to God, Free from Condemnation, Firmly rooted, built up, established in the faith and overflowing with gratitude. Born of God, and the evil one does not touch me. The Righteousness of God, Chosen, The Apple of My Father's Eye, Healed by the stripes of Jesus. Being changed into His image, Raised up with Christ and seated in heavenly places. Beloved of God, Established to the end, One in Christ. This is who I Am.