If we really knew how much God loved us, we would think & act differently. Knowing we are fearfully & wonderfully made (Ps139:15); that we are God's masterpiece (Eph2:10). Really knowing we are knitted together by His hands & that He lives in us-that we have His confidence, gives us the resources to overcome...anything. For sure we would break up with "self-defeat"...foreverrrr!!! Self-defeat want s to bind us in fear, anticipate let downs, be afraid of being passed over, rejected, & unfulfilled. Self-defeat is a liar all the time!!! 1 John 4:18 says there is no fear in God's love-dread does not exist-His love expels every trace of terror. Self-defeat will stir up your feelings & before you know it, you're feeling like a failure. Jesus did not engage in conversation with satan-Jesus responded with scripture. We are to do the same; when self-defeat wants to entertain you...slam the door & respond with scripture. Continue to speak aloud throughout the day what God says about you. You will begin to think & act different...you will know you are loved...by your Father. When you really know this love...self-defeat won't come near you, because it's a coward & it can't handle God's love! Blessings my friend. 5/11/12-LMM