Low Self-Esteem is probably the number one reason people do not achieve their goals in life.

While most of us like to find reasons for failure in outer circumstances, we don't realize that it is the way we think about ourselves that will ultimately determine the outcome of our endeavors.

When you don't believe in yourself failure becomes a viable option. It is strange how quick we are to accept thoughts of inadequacy about ourselves. However, when it comes to believing that we are good at something, we demand substantial proof before accepting that.

It is all a matter of mindset. We are what we think we are. Every decision we make is based on whatever thought patterns we have in our mind.

Our mindset has been framed by all the good or bad information we have received throughout our life. And -like it or not- it definitely governs our life.

Once your mind has accepted a certain thought pattern about yourself and what you are capable of, it will determine your actions in every area of your life.

If you think you are a victor, you will accomplish much and always have success in life.

On the other hand, if you think you are a victim or a loser who is not capable of much, that is exactly what your life is going to look like.

Thought patterns are powerful, but the good news is that they can be broken by a weightier source: The Word of God.

It is more influential than any other information we have received about ourselves. It helps us take our eyes off ourselves and focus on how God sees us.

People with low self-esteem make the mistake of worrying too much about their self-worth and about how they can prove to themselves and to others that they are worthy and acceptable.

Without realizing it, they fall into the trap of self exaltation that will ultimately lead to more humiliation and disappointment.

The answer is at hand: Focus on what God has to say about you. For Him you are precious and unique.

He lovingly created you with a special purpose and gave you distinctive talents and gifts so you could walk in His perfect plan for your life.

Today He wants to take you by the hand and reveal to you how wonderfully you were made. He wants to take you in His arms, where you belong, and show you the victorious life He has lovingly prepared for you.