Baker Diary- #1

Oh, how this week has worn me down mentally and physically. The days just seemed to be too short. One of my other orders gave me one problem after the next, but God is faithful and His grace carried me through. This was the first wedding cake I made in two years. Two years ago I psyched myself out of making wedding cakes. I made sure I was booked or busy whenever I got an inquiry about anything wedding related. I placed a limit on myself ;because I made myself believe I wasn't good enough to make a beautiful wedding cake. I cried for weeks after my last wedding cake I was so displeased with the outcome. My bride loved it and her guests raved about how great it tasted, that wasn't enough for me. I knew I could do better. Even though I did my best at the time, that still wasn't good enough for me. This year I made a promise to myself that I would push through anything that scared me...any doubts and fears I'd conquer. I accepted this order for the soul purpose of proving to myself that I CAN DO IT.

I'm sharing this because there are so many times in our life that we are faced with the realization that we are our own worse enemy. It's not solely the devil trying to convince you that you aren't good enough. Sometimes it's just us operating in the flesh and listening to the enemy. He's not making us tear ourselves down. He doesn't make us feel inadequate, we do. We do it to ourselves. We put shackles on our feet and attach them to things we have no business being tied to. God doesn't give us the spirit of fear. So why do we live guarded or standoffish when it comes to those things that challenge us? Why do we rip our self esteem apart in attempts to force ourselves to believe the lies the enemy puts into our head. He may put the thoughts there, but we are responsible for choosing to operate in the lie or to believe you are what Gods word says we are. This morning I just want to encourage you -whomever you may be- to remove the shackles and face your fears like a woman/man. Man-Up, Woman-Up and conquer your fears.

You are good enough! You are able and capable of achieving any goal! You do meet the standards! You can do whatever it is you set your heart to do! You are beautiful, bold, and brilliant! You are confident! You are amazing! Most importantly, you are blessed by the best and with Him you can do all things! Always remember that! #LoveChelCy ❤❤❤