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Enough

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they will not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched,
Nor will the flame burn you.

~ Isaiah 43:2 (NASB1995)

As women, we are so many things to so many different people. Many of us are wives who desire to be the perfect help-meets to our mates. Many of us are mothers who strive to raise our children in the admonition of the Lord when they are young and struggle to redefine our relationships when they become adults. Many of us are sisters who seek to “be there” for the family we have been with since birth. Many of us are daughters who are charged to take care of our aging parents. Many of us are friends who desire to be amazing listeners and fabulous advice-givers. Many of us are co-workers who want to be dynamic in the workplace. Many of us are dedicated to serving in the church. There are many other roles besides these that we walk in.

No matter what stage of life we find ourselves in, we, as women, have life’s demands attacking us at every angle. If we are not careful, overwhelming feelings can be our constant companion. Additionally, we never quite seem to reach the impossible standards that we set for ourselves or others impose on us. We are never pretty enough, thin enough, fashionable enough, smart enough, wise enough, available enough, patient enough, and the list goes on and on.

The World also recognizes this paradigm for women and has developed its solution to the problem. The World tells us to look in the mirror and repeat daily, “I Am Enough!” You see the commercials on your television or IPad. You see the graphics on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You see women on TikTok and YouTube giving monologues about being enough. And at first, I felt empowered by this message. I was like, “Yeah! I’m enough! And if you can’t see that, then tough for you!”

However, my overwhelming feelings did not go away no matter how often I said to myself, “I Am Enough.” When faced with various situations with my adult children, I definitely did not feel like I could handle the problems. There wasn’t enough wisdom, understanding, or patience within me to appropriately respond, and consequently, feelings of anxiousness began to rise.

While driving in my car, “Enough” by Social Misfits Club came on my Amazon Music Christian Hip-Hop station. The lyrics struck me like a force, penetrating my soul.

I was born to walk through the fire

I was made to run through these flames

Yeah, even when I’m broken and tired

You are enough, enough, enough

I realized what I already knew deep inside. I am NOT enough. However, I do not have to be because the God I serve is more than enough. I am more than a conqueror through Him that loves me (Romans 8:37). I was created to walk through some things that may feel like fire. I was born to pass through some waters that may get treacherous. But thanks be to God, who always causes me to triumph in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14). The Lord has promised that “He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” Therefore, we are not to fear or be dismayed (Deuteronomy 31:8). An overwhelming sense of peace replaced the fear and anxiousness.

I could give up, I could just hide

But You walk with me through all of my fires

You do, yeah, You do

 Yes, there are still days that I could give up and want to run and hide, but I know that I am never alone. My Abba Father walks with me through all of my fires!

What things have you been trying to be “enough” for that you realize that you can only handle with the One who is genuinely Enough?

Enough by Social Misfits Club

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Sonya Scott

13 thoughts on “Enough”

  1. Wow! What a powerful, insightful word from the Lord. I am not enough, but He is. Therefore, I am more than a conqueror!!!

  2. Andrea Williams

    Yes! What an awesome reminder that apart from Christ, I can do nothing- however, I can do whatever I need to do in life with Christ, who is my strength. What a great relief to know that I can rely on Jesus when I am weak. Thank you for such a wonderful blog!!!

  3. Ms. Sonya thank you so much for this beautiful devotional, and the reminder that I may not be enough, but my heavenly father is enough to handle anything that I cannot!❤

  4. Susanna Bertram

    There could of been no better perfect timing! I am so grateful of what God took me from and where he he has brought me…..but on days like today I definitely do not feel enough. He has brought me soooo far but that has made me more accountable….to be the perfect grandmother that gave up her job to help with the special need, to be the perfect mom that can be there for my child because I wasn’t when he really needed me, to be the perfect daughter to take care of my mothers needs because she was always meeting my needs when I was broken…..then lastly be there for myself – to meet my needs physically, financially, mentally and spiritually…today when my head hurts from the baby cries, going to bed without supper cause I’m so tired and trying to figure out bills when I have to be with the baby 12 hours a day….I don’t feel enough and I actually want to yell – “I’ve had enough (trials)”. This topic fits and as I was thinking about my teaching days and all that God has given me – he knows what I’m dealing with and with him I am enough because with him ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!!!! They say God does t hand you more than you can handle and I believe that – without God in my life my life wasn’t being challenged but today I do believe that these challenges are placed on me because….again I’ll say ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD and God has made me Enough!

  5. Donna Plattenburg

    Sonya, so beautifully spoken!
    Isaiah 43 is one of my life scriptures that I’ve learned to lean on during those tough times It was true then, remains true now, and will forever be truth!
    Thanks for the reminder!

  6. Kavenia Clemons

    I love this Ms. Sonya! Our truth is we are not enough and that’s ok, but our Heavenly Father is more than enough and that’s all that matters.

  7. On time , to the center of what I have dealt with for a long time!!!! Trying to be “ Enough / or meet everyone’s needs “ and come up EMPTY, feeling left alone!!! But God’s Word Is a Healing Balm for my / your wounds!! We are more than conquerors, but we are OverComers by the Blood of The Lamb and the Words of our Testimony!! Praise God!! Thank you Sister Sonya

  8. Jennifer English

    Thank You! I’m not enough but God is more than enough. We are built for this . God is always with us. He is waiting on us to acknowledge who we are in Christ Jesus!

  9. This was beautifully written and very empowering! This is so befitting for my recent trials. I may not be enough to measure up to man standard(s). But the God we serve is more than enough. He promised to never leave us nor forsake us.

  10. God is more than enough for me. I realized a long time ago to let go and let God have His way in my life. It’s okay to be myself and love all of me. I realized that the pressure of this world… will not define whose I AM. Daily I acknowledge God as my Father, love, source, strength, courage, and my peace. He’s done ENOUGH…

  11. Shirley L. Chaney

    Yes, Thank you Sonya for sharing such a powerful word “ENOUGH”, I have to realize, I think sometimes I’m not ENOUGH for the world, But in God’s eyes I am “ENOUGH“ He healed you when you sick…and SAD..most importantly He will mend your BROKEN HEART and That’s “ENOUGH” Psalm 34:18!

  12. Dear Daughter Sonya. I thank you so very much for such a profound and encouraging Devotional. Thank you for personally reminding me that I am never alone and am not the one on whom to depend; I must lean and depend on God, my Savior. It is God and God alone, who has all the solutions for me. I love the old hymn, “Never Alone.” I’m reminded here of the words and the meaning of that song. Thank you one with the Berean spirit and stay encouraged.

  13. Amanda Sampson

    Thank you Sonya for this beautiful devotional. I am not enough but God is enough. He is more than enough. Wow, even me sitting here typing this, I had to pause and say again, God you are enough! Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us (Eph 3:20).

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