That is what my condition is! I’ve felt this way since I was 8. I’m in my late 60’s now. Not wanting to be a hypocrite, I’ve tried and worked my callings to show my worthiness for what spiritual gifts the Lord may grant. But was never satisfied with my efforts made the “gifts” discountable. I never felt worthy of the blessings. And that, of course, made more blessings less likely.
I’ve got A LOT to ponder
Rob McGhieNovember 22, 2023
A very inspiring article but I am confused at the title "Imposter".
You state "Maybe we doubt we are “celestial material” and are apprehensive about our chances of making it back to God’s presence."
It could be that a person who feels this way is being brutally honest with themselves. but your article is reassuring.
Matt BeecherNovember 22, 2023
Wow - this is such an important, timely thought-provoking piece... It is SO easy to think that I am the one who has to figure out how I fill all the gaps that feel so glaringly and painfully obvious...the things that make me feel like I'm an imposter--and so far away from the ideal. I love love this simple truth in this piece, "God offers us a partnership with the only One who was not an imposter." Amen.
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Anonymous by choice.November 22, 2023
That is what my condition is! I’ve felt this way since I was 8. I’m in my late 60’s now. Not wanting to be a hypocrite, I’ve tried and worked my callings to show my worthiness for what spiritual gifts the Lord may grant. But was never satisfied with my efforts made the “gifts” discountable. I never felt worthy of the blessings. And that, of course, made more blessings less likely. I’ve got A LOT to ponder
Rob McGhieNovember 22, 2023
A very inspiring article but I am confused at the title "Imposter". You state "Maybe we doubt we are “celestial material” and are apprehensive about our chances of making it back to God’s presence." It could be that a person who feels this way is being brutally honest with themselves. but your article is reassuring.
Matt BeecherNovember 22, 2023
Wow - this is such an important, timely thought-provoking piece... It is SO easy to think that I am the one who has to figure out how I fill all the gaps that feel so glaringly and painfully obvious...the things that make me feel like I'm an imposter--and so far away from the ideal. I love love this simple truth in this piece, "God offers us a partnership with the only One who was not an imposter." Amen.
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