Brethren remember Ephesians 1:7-8 “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight”
I link my imposter syndrome to the fact that I’ve always learned that through Christ we can do anything , he is the reason I’ve moved up and has given me the opportunities and it’s difficult to find the ability to confirm to myself that I was able to participate and to find the the confidence to believe I have the competence.
So good and so true God has been so faithful to his people, I did 21 years in the Army and seemed I struggled many times but I was good at soldering it was my calling throughout God the father was with me on three dangerous deployments. But there was Jesus always with me. Trust Jesus Christ to be your divine helper he is and always will be there for you no matter if its a (FOB) Forward Operation Base taking fire from the enemy or a tough job in your hometown. The Lord is your armor put him on daily and walk in the freedom that you are a citizen of heaven. God bless you always dear friends.
Wow this question really hit on a bunch of levels, thank you guys and thank you whomever posted the question. May God bless all who are watching this podcast with the answers they are seeking from the Lord. In Jesus Christs name Amen
It's so strange, for me my take away, is that in my past Job as a carpenter it really wasn't Imposter syndrome, that I was battling for the last 10 years, it was in fact that I it was not my calling or where my gifts are naturally bent. I always felt bad, charging clients as much as I did, given that my colleagues were objectively superior to me in skill and clients would really get a better deal with them given their natural talents, I had some God given strengths, perhaps planning and organizing maybe, but yes this has helped to confirm my the change of career. Wonderful.
As a male who has symptoms of imposter syndrome routinely, I can say that another way this manifests is that I take responsibility for my mistakes but not for success. I am very hard on myself and hold myself to a standard that is nearly impossible to meet. This also makes me very judgmental and critical of the performance of others. Enneagram type 1 anyone?
There is also an ominous waiting for people to find out what I am really like. And a fear that, when they do find out, they will hate me and that I will deserve it. It's a very stressful way to live.
I feel this way about my Christianity. People always think of me as some super Christian. Of a guy who never does mistakes, and never sins. When people tell me that I’m blessed, and that I’m someone they look up to, I just feel like a fraud. I feel like they really don’t know me, and just how much I actually mess up. Does anyone else experience this? And if so, how do you guys deal with it? Thanks in advance for responding.
Amen it's God's providence not luck (luc=lucifer) even though I've had a lot of bad things happen God's providence has assured me I am blessed, not according to the world's standards but in God I am abundantly overflowing, I have breath, I have... Thank you Jesus.
I wish I could speak to Anonymous coz I am going through the exact same thing as work. This syndrome paralyses me to the point where just thinking of going to work makes me physically ill coz I feel so incompetent. It’s affecting my mental health in a serious way and I need help😢
Hi sister, I'm sorry you're going through this 😢. As pastor John said, it is something that a lot of us women experience, and it is so debilitating at times because we fail to see ourselves as we should - redeemed, worthy, who sin over and over, but knowing full well of the grace that God provides daily. If the Lord can forgive us, is that not enough? He is faithful and hears the cries of His children, sister I ask that you ask the Lord to help you (if you can fast for a day or two, even better!), ask Him to reveal why your heart feels this way, and that He allows you to come to a new understanding, a perspective that reflects your standing in relation to Him, not man nor anything else! He is loyal and even this suffering allows us to grow closer to Him. I'll be praying for you ❤️
Len wow thank you so much Len for such a heartfelt and empathetic message, I needed to hear everything you just said. Thank you for the encouragement and indeed I need to just lean on God because He definitely sees and hears my groanings. God bless you🙏🏾❤️
I was just hired for my dream job, but I feel like a fraud because I knew the interview questions ahead of time, most of my answers would've been the same though. Now I feel like I really have to prove myself competent. But I have prayed about this job for over a month, and other people have been praying as well. I know the only reason I got this job is because of God wanting me to have it, I can see how He set up extraordinary circumstances, it's not luck at all, it's God! But I still feel like a fraud 😢.
The problem with feeling like a fraud is, what if my lazy tenancies are causing me to intentionally deceive, so that I can keep my job? I suppose that that's only half imposter syndrome, then. I hate doing things I'm not good at, so motivation is at an all time low, since I don't know what to do at my job, or how to even work hard.
maybe John can help me...I feel like I am the last Adam...can a few Pastors get together and question me...I really need some scripture educated men to come correct me if they can...myself not believing in a rapture...believing Christ is here in the flesh...coming as a human baby...learning how as a human to be a king and reigning...and reigning a thousand years with a rod of iron...as that thousand years is about Satan's confinement not the length of Christ's reign...I don't want to be mislabeled as an imposter...I just want to be revealed as the "Last Adam"...if John really is desiring God...I am willing to talk to him in person...of course bring company...like Jeff, Voddie, Paul Washer, Johnny Mac., Justin Peters, and whoever else would like to meet me in the flesh...and yes I am ....
You can't really battle imposters,because first you have to determine if you ,yourself are an imposter.If you are unselfishly seeking God and pure truth.heres a hint,the closer you seek righteousness,holiness,truthfullness,obedience self denial, picking up your cross and following after Jesus,as,your example.being purified in christ.Putting off the old man and putting on the born again man.then man who despises sin,and wickedness.
I cannot be certain that her feelings are irrational. If she is filling an earthly roll with heavenly desires than perhaps she just does not understand her feelings. Would it not be wise to believe that the holy spirit has her where she is needed for GOD's purpose and that the "luck" is GOD taking care of what she cannot? Seeking answers to her questions from men might not be the right answer.
I wish I knew and could do that, but I'd fail miserably anyway! I have found far more success and less confusion in the question/challenge of: WWGJ (What Would Glorify Jesus)! 🙏🏼✝️😇
TO THE FALSE PROPHETS THAT TEACH OSAS and FAITH ALONE, BEWARE 26 For if we SIN WILLFULLY after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there NO longer remains a SACRIFICE for (such)sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of JUDGEMENT and fiery indignation which will devour the ADVERSARIES. 28 Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 Of how much WORSE PUNISHMENT, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy WHO HAS TRAMPLED the SON OF GOD underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and INSULTED THE SPIRIT OF GRACE (Holy Spirit)? Hebrews 10:26-29 32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but WHOEVER SPEAKS AGAINST the HOLY SPIRIT, it WILL NOT be FORGIVEN him, either in this age or in the age to come. Matthew 12:32 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. James 3:1 But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. Mark 9:42 My people are DESTROYED for lack of knowledge: because thou hast REJECTED knowledge, I will also REJECT thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also FORGET thy children. Hosea 4:6
Oh thanks I’ve never heard those scriptures before I guess I can lose my salvation. 🙄 How very helpful of you you know I guess I will just have to try harder and be as Holy as I can possibly be, Gee I wish there was someone perfect that could Go before me OH WAIT Stop trying to bring God’s beloved under the law of death. We are alive in Him living abundantly with blessed assurance. Congratulations on not sinning any more though, that’s pretty impressive👏🏼🤥
I will always fail The Lord. Only by His strength victory is possible.
This is very interesting. i've never heard of 'imposter syndrome' and it sounds wayyy too close to home. Lord have mercy.
Brethren remember Ephesians 1:7-8 “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight”
I link my imposter syndrome to the fact that I’ve always learned that through Christ we can do anything , he is the reason I’ve moved up and has given me the opportunities and it’s difficult to find the ability to confirm to myself that I was able to participate and to find the the confidence to believe I have the competence.
So good and so true God has been so faithful to his people, I did 21 years in the Army and seemed I struggled many times but I was good at soldering it was my calling throughout God the father was with me on three dangerous deployments. But there was Jesus always with me. Trust Jesus Christ to be your divine helper he is and always will be there for you no matter if its a (FOB) Forward Operation Base taking fire from the enemy or a tough job in your hometown. The Lord is your armor put him on daily and walk in the freedom that you are a citizen of heaven. God bless you always dear friends.
I didn’t know this was a syndrome! I didn’t even know anyone else struggles with these thoughts. Thank you very much for addressing this, Pastor John!
Pastor John, you are a blessing to me. God bless you and your ministry.
I enjoyed this so much. This is exactly what I needed. God is always right on time
I think the discussion on luck and God's sovereign call was the most helpful.
Wow this question really hit on a bunch of levels, thank you guys and thank you whomever posted the question. May God bless all who are watching this podcast with the answers they are seeking from the Lord. In Jesus Christs name Amen
I have been struggling with this almost ever since I can remember.
It's so strange, for me my take away, is that in my past Job as a carpenter it really wasn't Imposter syndrome, that I was battling for the last 10 years, it was in fact that I it was not my calling or where my gifts are naturally bent. I always felt bad, charging clients as much as I did, given that my colleagues were objectively superior to me in skill and clients would really get a better deal with them given their natural talents, I had some God given strengths, perhaps planning and organizing maybe, but yes this has helped to confirm my the change of career. Wonderful.
Don't give up, never give up!
As a male who has symptoms of imposter syndrome routinely, I can say that another way this manifests is that I take responsibility for my mistakes but not for success. I am very hard on myself and hold myself to a standard that is nearly impossible to meet. This also makes me very judgmental and critical of the performance of others. Enneagram type 1 anyone?
There is also an ominous waiting for people to find out what I am really like. And a fear that, when they do find out, they will hate me and that I will deserve it. It's a very stressful way to live.
Needed this today.... 🙏 thank you
10:00 Amen
"MY GOD IS WITH ME"
I like Angie’s phrase “stirring affection for God” I want to daily be involved in activities that stir my affection for God. APJ is one of those.
god is in control of everything in clouding our training. and our profession. hes not going to send you in empty handed
Someone must be playing way to much among us. Pretty Sus
Good one
Vince Lowndes I’m dead haha
😂
i needed a good laugh thank you friend but this is serious subject.. God bless you jokester
Sus recognize sus, and you standing too close to that vent bruh!
Great, Angie! Thanks for a great analogy!
This me...I've been struggling with this when being rejected many times in my job applications after receiving many interviews despite my EXP.
I feel this way about my Christianity. People always think of me as some super Christian. Of a guy who never does mistakes, and never sins. When people tell me that I’m blessed, and that I’m someone they look up to, I just feel like a fraud. I feel like they really don’t know me, and just how much I actually mess up. Does anyone else experience this? And if so, how do you guys deal with it? Thanks in advance for responding.
Amen it's God's providence not luck (luc=lucifer) even though I've had a lot of bad things happen God's providence has assured me I am blessed, not according to the world's standards but in God I am abundantly overflowing, I have breath, I have... Thank you Jesus.
First year resident; needed it today
I wish I could speak to Anonymous coz I am going through the exact same thing as work. This syndrome paralyses me to the point where just thinking of going to work makes me physically ill coz I feel so incompetent. It’s affecting my mental health in a serious way and I need help😢
Hi sister, I'm sorry you're going through this 😢. As pastor John said, it is something that a lot of us women experience, and it is so debilitating at times because we fail to see ourselves as we should - redeemed, worthy, who sin over and over, but knowing full well of the grace that God provides daily. If the Lord can forgive us, is that not enough? He is faithful and hears the cries of His children, sister I ask that you ask the Lord to help you (if you can fast for a day or two, even better!), ask Him to reveal why your heart feels this way, and that He allows you to come to a new understanding, a perspective that reflects your standing in relation to Him, not man nor anything else! He is loyal and even this suffering allows us to grow closer to Him. I'll be praying for you ❤️
Len wow thank you so much Len for such a heartfelt and empathetic message, I needed to hear everything you just said. Thank you for the encouragement and indeed I need to just lean on God because He definitely sees and hears my groanings. God bless you🙏🏾❤️
I often wonder if my self destructive repetitive sin-, the kind I don't want to do but do, is due to something like this.
So comforting thank you
I was just hired for my dream job, but I feel like a fraud because I knew the interview questions ahead of time, most of my answers would've been the same though. Now I feel like I really have to prove myself competent. But I have prayed about this job for over a month, and other people have been praying as well. I know the only reason I got this job is because of God wanting me to have it, I can see how He set up extraordinary circumstances, it's not luck at all, it's God! But I still feel like a fraud 😢.
The problem with feeling like a fraud is, what if my lazy tenancies are causing me to intentionally deceive, so that I can keep my job? I suppose that that's only half imposter syndrome, then. I hate doing things I'm not good at, so motivation is at an all time low, since I don't know what to do at my job, or how to even work hard.
loved this episode !!!!
Tony seems sus today for some reason.
maybe John can help me...I feel like I am the last Adam...can a few Pastors get together and question me...I really need some scripture educated men to come correct me if they can...myself not believing in a rapture...believing Christ is here in the flesh...coming as a human baby...learning how as a human to be a king and reigning...and reigning a thousand years with a rod of iron...as that thousand years is about Satan's confinement not the length of Christ's reign...I don't want to be mislabeled as an imposter...I just want to be revealed as the "Last Adam"...if John really is desiring God...I am willing to talk to him in person...of course bring company...like Jeff, Voddie, Paul Washer, Johnny Mac., Justin Peters, and whoever else would like to meet me in the flesh...and yes I am ....
Wow I’m early today
Same. Too early for me. Worth it though.
Worrying is sin.
pastor john do you play pastor john among us
Thanks Bro for this video helped a lot. I wish if there was more options to like this video
Jesus loves you
The title of this video is very sus...
It’s “Impostor”
Spelling Impostor. I knew it!
Sounds like my imposter Christianity
impostor or imposter?
among us sus
You can't really battle imposters,because first you have to determine if you ,yourself are an imposter.If you are unselfishly seeking God and pure truth.heres a hint,the closer you seek righteousness,holiness,truthfullness,obedience self denial, picking up your cross and following after Jesus,as,your example.being purified in christ.Putting off the old man and putting on the born again man.then man who despises sin,and wickedness.
If you do these things you are not an imposter,and God will give you supernatural discernment to identify false teachers.
I cannot be certain that her feelings are irrational. If she is filling an earthly roll with heavenly desires than perhaps she just does not understand her feelings. Would it not be wise to believe that the holy spirit has her where she is needed for GOD's purpose and that the "luck" is GOD taking care of what she cannot? Seeking answers to her questions from men might not be the right answer.
WWJD
I wish I knew and could do that, but I'd fail miserably anyway! I have found far more success and less confusion in the question/challenge of: WWGJ (What Would Glorify Jesus)! 🙏🏼✝️😇
TO THE FALSE PROPHETS THAT TEACH OSAS and FAITH ALONE, BEWARE
26 For if we SIN WILLFULLY after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there NO longer remains a SACRIFICE for (such)sins,
27 but a certain fearful expectation of JUDGEMENT and fiery indignation which will devour the ADVERSARIES.
28 Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
29 Of how much WORSE PUNISHMENT, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy WHO HAS TRAMPLED the SON OF GOD underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and INSULTED THE SPIRIT OF GRACE (Holy Spirit)? Hebrews 10:26-29
32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but WHOEVER SPEAKS AGAINST the HOLY SPIRIT, it WILL NOT be FORGIVEN him, either in this age or in the age to come. Matthew 12:32
My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. James 3:1
But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. Mark 9:42
My people are DESTROYED for lack of knowledge: because thou hast REJECTED knowledge, I will also REJECT thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also FORGET thy children. Hosea 4:6
Oh thanks I’ve never heard those scriptures before I guess I can lose my salvation. 🙄 How very helpful of you you know I guess I will just have to try harder and be as Holy as I can possibly be, Gee I wish there was someone perfect that could Go before me OH WAIT
Stop trying to bring God’s beloved under the law of death. We are alive in Him living abundantly with blessed assurance. Congratulations on not sinning any more though, that’s pretty impressive👏🏼🤥
when the imposte is sis