Isaiah said, “God is longing to be good to people who are looking for His goodness.” Are you looking for God’s goodness? Are you expecting favor, believing to rise higher? You don’t have to figure out how it’s going to happen; all you have to do is believe. God satisfies, not the doubting soul, the negative soul, the passive soul. He satisfies the thirsty soul with good things.
If you’re depending on a person, it’s not only going to frustrate you, but it’s a lot of pressure on them. That’s a burden they can’t carry. You’re trying to get from them what only God can give. The sooner you start encouraging yourself, declaring what God says about you, the better off you’ll be.
You have enough people on the outside trying to push you down, limit your potential, lessen your value. Don't put yourself down. Nobody should be more for you than you. That’s being responsible with the gift God has given you. Learn to celebrate who God made you to be.
The enemy would love for you to feel unworthy when, in fact, you’re a masterpiece. The Creator of the universe applauded you. He said you are very good. Why are you depending on people to tell you that you’re good, you’re talented? You’re trying to get from them what God has already given you.
Don’t depend on other people to affirm, approve, or validate you. That’s no way to live. That puts your self-worth and mood in their hands. Put it in God’s hands. Go to Him for your value and approval.
God doesn’t deliver us from every fire; sometimes He’ll take you through fire. The good news is He knows how to make you fireproof. You’re waiting for God to get you out, while God is waiting for you to invite Him in.