More than Enough

You are enough.

Have you seen that phrase lately?  I have and I don't understand it.  What is "enough"? Is it like Goldilocks?  Not too much, not too little,  just right?  Is it something like you hear from parents "That's ENOUGH!" Like - absolutely no more of you will be tolerated - you've done what everything you can do, now it's time to stop.  Is it more like "you're perfect just as you are"? That doesn't ring true either - why not just say that? As dumb as it may sound, I truly didn't get it.  I know it is supposed to be positive, but I struggle with its application to me, let alone a blanket statement for everyone.  

So, I looked it up.  Enough:  equal to the demands or needs : sufficient. Well jeez, I'm sufficient? Sounds mediocre.

Here's what I've concluded - knowing I can always learn more...  Enough means, I don't have to be thinner, more fit, prettier, younger looking, happier, nicer or wear designer clothes to be worthy of an AMAZING life.  I get to have, be and do anything I want because I was created by God and He didn't mess up.  Same goes for you.  I encourage you to BELIEVE that with every ounce of your being.  

But...even knowing we are "enough", you can do, be, and have more.  Whatever your heart desires.  Trust this guidance as a gift from God.  If being more fit helps me feel better consistently, I'll do that.  If wearing designer clothes makes me feel luxurious and on cloud nine - that's okay, too.  There is nothing wrong - I repeat - NOTHING WRONG - with wanting more or wanting less.  You get to decide how your life gets to go.

You can be more than enough.  I love you.

Love, 
Lisa Owen