If someone asked you to define yourself, what would you say?
We have a tendency to describe ourselves in terms of our careers, our position in life, or maybe our accomplishments. While I believe those things have value, they don’t define who we are. We are way more than that.
The lasting impressions we leave have real meaning. We are here to reach and impact others. People are important. All people. Let’s strive to make a difference in the lives of our fellow man…
Jesus was a rebel. He stood up to the hypocrites in the synagogue which no one dared to do. Jesus redeemed and restored people who felt isolated, alone and cast out from society. Jesus performed countless miracles, yet never did a miracle that benefited himself.
Jesus is the most unique person who ever lived. He was 100% man while being 100% God at the same time. He got tired in the same way humans do, and he controlled the stormy sea. He restored eyesight to the blind, raised the dead and willingly died on the cross to save the world.
It’s interesting to note that his own half-brother, James, did not believe that Jesus was the Messiah until after the resurrection. Jesus’ disciples were persecuted and most of them died horrible deaths. You don’t die for a lie…
Do you look people in the eyes when you speak to them? Eye contact is a subtle, yet important way to recognize people, to make them feel important.
Everyone wants to feel seen and heard. When we make the effort to make and hold eye contact, we give them the recognition they want.
Focus on whoever you are engaged with. Consider them to be the only person in the world during that moment. Watch what happens…
What comes to mind when you hear the word “junk?” Perhaps you think of stuff that’s outdated or is no longer useful. Maybe it’s clutter you have been intending to get rid of but just haven’t made the effort.
Some people think of themselves as junk. They have been told they are worthless, not worth a damn. I grew up hearing this from both my parents. Talk about a crisis of identity!
God created all of us, and He doesn’t create junk. There is nothing random in God’s planning or execution.
Remember this: God did not create you and then forget about you. You are on His mind, even when you don’t feel His presence…
On social media, I often see people posting memes quoting others. I used to do the same thing. Until I didn’t.
All of us have original thoughts and ideas. We should be audacious enough to share them with the world. People need originality.
Your thoughts might be the catalyst someone needs to light the creative fire in themselves. Please share what’s in your mind and heart…
People are confused nowadays. They are confused because they believe their worth is tied to their status, money, zip code or position in life. They are gravely mistaken.
Our worth lies in the one who created us. God planned each and every one of us exactly how He wanted us to be. This is the foundation of our worth.
External stuff will die, but our relationship with the Creator is eternal…
Denial is real. People are fearful of judgement so they whitewash the truth to others and to themselves. But there is no escaping the truth.
Face your life and all of its ugliness, but also it’s beauty. Both coexist and both can be improved upon. Work on what troubles you about your life, and work to improve what’s going well.
I encourage you to “get real” with yourself. Start today…
Everyone wants to be seen and heard. All of us are equally important in the eyes of the Creator.
When you meet someone new, or when you are engaged in conversation with someone you know, see through to the heart of the person, not just what you see on the outside. Allow them to know they are valued…
We all have a past. Some of the details aren’t so pretty. We might gloss over or sugar coat them to clean them up, but they exist in our subconscious mind forever.
We also try to shake off the bad decisions from before and work to improve ourselves. Making different, better decisions can be challenging at first but it gets easier over time. It’s like building muscle. You keep stressing and stretching the muscles until they grow and you get stronger.
Still there are those people who like to remind you of your past. They can’t see you differently. When they remind you of your bad decisions, they are projecting their own insecurities onto you. Let them know that your past is your past, and you don’t live there anymore. Then ditch those people…
All of us are accountable to someone. When we were children it was our parents. When we got jobs we were accountable to our boss. There is no such thing as a “self-made man.” We had guidance along the way.
We are accountable to ourselves, too. If we eat crap it will show in our physical appearance. Don’t exercise? Prepare to be stiff and overweight. We must take ownership of the personal decisions we have made and continue to make.
I encourage you to take care of yourself, mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Your life will have less chaos and deeper fulfillment…
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