Using God's Word to defeat Imposter Syndrome

Do you have imposter syndrome? 

Times where you DON'T FEEL WORTHY of your calling? Your calling to be a mom or a special ministry or job you've been dreaming of?  

When I learned about the BODi mentor opportunity in 2020 I listened to calls for two months. I was asked more than once. And I WAS SCARED. (All these questions went through my head... what will my husband think? Will my brother and sister support me? Will anyone even want these things that I love too?) 

And truth is, I KNEW this was GOD'S CALLING. HE WAS WAKING ME UP to this opportunity. I should care about anyone else. Only what my creator was saying. 

Here's some reminders if you're like I was. (I still need these everyday!) 

1. YOU ARE QUALIFIED.

Almost immediately, the lies came.

Everything in my flesh told me I wasn’t capable of leading. I didn't know much about social media. I wasn't at my own goal weight. And I didn't even have wifi!   (HAHAHAHA!)

These lies were enough to make me argue with the Lord.

But here's what God says to Moses in Exodus 4: 

“The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”  (v. 11)

It was as if God was saying to me, “Who made your mind? Your body? Your ears? I did. I will help you and teach you.”

In His abundance, I have learned so much about social media that I can teach it to others. HE gives me words and a voice that has resonated with others. HE brought me to a faith-based community of women who love fitness and faith as much as I do. God continually reminds me that it is in His strength, and not my own, that I am equipped.

2. BE WHO HE MADE YOU TO BE.

Next came the lie that I was not enough.

I'm naturally an introvert, I thrive in small, intimate settings where deep and intentional conversation occurs.

Comparing myself to people and instructors who naturally energize the social media space. 

It didn’t seem possible to be me and still be good at what I wanted to do until I read Ephesians 2:10:

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” 

God’s fingerprints are etched into my being. With His purposes established in me, He knit every fiber of who I am together intentionally.

I began seeing my reserved nature as a strength. Gifts in the body of Christ are varied and should be celebrated.

3. THIS IS A GIFT OF YOUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST.

Soon, the enemy started challenging my freedom in Him. 

The truth is, I entered into wellness mentor training broken. I had been facing neglect in my health and faith for far too long.

Becoming a "fitness coach" felt strange. Add “gospel centered” to that, and it all felt crazy! I was SO FAR from perfect in those areas. 

I knew my relationship with soda pop and dessert was nothing short of idolatry and sin. I told myself I couldn’t share God’s promises of freedom if I didn’t live it perfectly. 

But Jesus says:

Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:34-36) 

Through my belief in Jesus, I was born again into a new family, receiving the title of daughter and the gift of freedom. Because of Christ’s fully sufficient sacrifice on the cross, God looks at me with delight.

I can walk forward knowing that I am covered. Christ continues to refine impurities and shatter the chains of bondage around my heart. This process isn’t easy sometimes.  Over and over again, God pursues us and strengthens His love in us. 

The beauty of each of these promises is that they are for you too, dear friend. Whatever you are stepping into, going through, or facing, you can move forward with confidence knowing you are equipped, made well and free in Christ.

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