Ever feel like you don’t measure up? Ever seem like life’s assignment is beyond your skill level? Convinced that you don’t have what it takes? Don’t feel alone. The line of inadequacy stretches around the block, but you don’t have to stand stuck in the long line. Step out and find where these emotions can be addressed.

In today’s passage, David readily admits that he doesn’t have what it takes. If God doesn’t come to his aid, he concludes, “I become like those who go down to the pit” (Psalm 28:1). When God heard David’s “cry for mercy,” David breaks out in confession, “The Lord is my strength.”

Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.

Real adequacy doesn’t come from our winsome personality, framed degrees hanging on our walls, or gained experience in our fields of expertise. The long line of inadequacy is filled with qualified people. The ability to meet each challenge and opportunity of life must come from the Lord. He is our strength and power. He is our shield of protection. He is our source of trust. Help comes from him alone. Get out of the line and acknowledge that your sufficiency is in the Lord.

Father, I cannot do what you are calling me to do while stuck in the long line of inadequacy. Give me the strength to move out and find my sufficiency in you alone. In Jesus’ name. Amen.