You Have Stayed Long Enough At This Mountain
"...You have stayed long enough at this mountain." Deuteronomy 1:6 I love words. Especially words of affirmation. Well, let’s get real - POSITIVE words of affirmation. Who doesn’t? But there was a time in my life that affirmation was like an addiction to me. When I was younger, I would find affirmation wherever I could. I just wanted to be noticed. It became addictive. The Lord helped me to see that some of the ways were destructive. And most were not fulfilling and definitely not long-lasting. So, I began to find ways to fill my need for affirmation that were constructive. Positive friendships. Trying to change my expectations. Affirming myself. And yet, it wasn't enough. There would always be one or two people who I felt should affirm me, but didn't... and I would be crushed. I came to a crossroads. As I began mentoring other women, the topic of affirmation would come up. And I was stuck. I couldn't help them. I couldn't hel