You Are More Than Enough

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You Are More Than Enough

We are in a world that constantly pushes us to prove ourselves. Whether it is stepping into a new role at work and silently battling imposter syndrome, or trying to serve in ministry while feeling unqualified and spiritually unworthy.  Sometimes, it shows up in our relationships—we question if we are lovable, if we bring value, if we are too much or not enough for the people around us, or those moments where you are trusted with responsibility, but deep down, you wonder if God picked the wrong person. So it’s very easy for us to sometimes feel that we are inadequate or unworthy. But God sees beyond our fears and doubts. He reminds us that our worth, our strength, and our ability do not come from ourselves but rather from Him.

“Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament…” 2 Corinthians 3:5–6 (KJV)

The Bible reminds us that our sufficiency does not come from us; it comes from God. Paul, who preached to nations and wrote much of the New Testament, said clearly:

“Not that we are sufficient of ourselves… but our sufficiency is of God.” (2 Corinthians 3:5).

This means that you do not have to be naturally gifted to be used by God. You do not need all the answers before you obey. You do not have to feel ready to be called.

Just like Moses, who said, “O my Lord, I am not eloquent… I am slow of speech” (Exodus 4:10), or Jeremiah, who cried, “Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child” (Jeremiah 1:6) or Gideon who said “My clan is the weakest… and I am the least.” (Judges 6:15–16)

Gideon was also hiding when God called him a “mighty warrior.” He saw himself as small, but God saw His potential. God told him, “Surely I will be with you.”

In God’s eyes, Gideon’s weakness was the perfect platform for victory.  God is not limited by your weakness. He chooses the weak to show His strength because he knows you are more than enough.

How, then, do you overcome inadequacy starts? Here are 4 truths to consider:

1. Acknowledge the feeling, but anchor in Scripture.

Feelings are real, but they are not always right. When you feel like you are not enough, declare:

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)

2. Remember that God equips the called.

If He gave you the assignment, He will provide the ability.

“Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.” (1 Thessalonians 5:24)

3. Walk by the Spirit, not by pressure.

“The letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life.” (2 Corinthians 3:6)

4. Do not live driven by external expectations.

Live led by God’s Spirit. Trust His strength, not your own. Your weakness is not a limitation—it is a platform for God’s power.

“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Conclusion:

God is not looking for those who feel ready, He is looking for those who are willing. When you show up in obedience, He shows up in power. So yes, you may feel like you are not enough—but God is more than enough. Let the same God who empowered Moses, Gideon, and so many others empower you, for your sufficiency is not in yourself but in Christ.