Satan has deceived you into thinking that you're not good enough but I will tell you what my friend, you were created in His image! You were made to do great things, there's such a powerful calling on your life, you just have to receive it! Just give God control of your life, let Him take the lead! You may have made mistakes in the past but Jesus died on the cross for you so you can repent and not feel guilty about it! When you repent, He washes you white as snow and forgets your wrongdoing. He keeps no record of your sin! You no longer have to live in sin, you have been crucified with Christ. Your "old man" is gone and you're alive! I'm here for you if you need help! You can do it with the help of God! Praise Jesus! Hallelujah!!
Even though this is kind of a silly way of explaining it, I believe every single sentence above is complete truth.
A lot of people who say things like this to people (I have been guilty.) make this an automatic response and don't completely believe what they're saying is true. Now there is a such thing as speaking by faith but there is also a such thing as lying. Encouraging someone in a manner that is not heartfelt and honest can be more damaging than telling the that they will never amount to anything.
PS: I never said that encouragement wasn't important, it's very very important to encourage one another but if it isn't heartfelt and honest, then it shouldn't be said. It's not much different than lying.
Christianity should not be a motivational speech, Christianity (Well, knowing God) should be a life-transforming experience. Walk the walk instead of just talking the talk. Mean what you say. Say what you mean. Believe what you say. Say what you believe.
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