His grace is enough

This morning I heard myself singing those words at church..."Your grace is enough for me!"  Unfortunately, I choose to live many days like God's grace isn't enough for me.  Last week at this time, I was so discouraged.  I believed the lies that were being whispered in my ear by an enemy who comes to steal, kill, and destroy.  I was thinking, "No one needs you, no one would miss you if you weren't here, your relationships only matter to you!"  We all have times that we fall prey to the falsehoods.  I am determined to believe the truth that I know in my head and in my heart.  God loves me and wants me!  My boys love me and need me!  My life matters at home, at church, and at school!
So why couldn't I just grab ahold of the truth and get over my discouragement?  I happen to be a person who thrives on words of encouragement and wilts without them.  That's how I gauge whether my life is making an impact, but I often rely too heavily on the words that are spoken by those who are close to my heart to strengthen me. (I am so thankful that my husband seems to know exactly what I need to hear and when I need to hear it!)  Since those words of affirmation are so important to me, I also try to be a speaker of encouragement to others.  I need to listen carefully to the words of grace and love that are spoken to my heart by God so that I can pass them on!  There is my goal...the words I want to live by...His grace and love are enough for me...and I want them to impact the lives around me!