I don’t know about you, but I tend to hone in on my faults and graze over my attributes. Yet, I do know plenty who hone in on their abilities and ignore their shortcomings.
Anyway, back to those of us that need to cut ourselves a little slack.
I appreciate the fact that I am not a personality that accepts inadequacy within myself. Let me clarify; I do not expect to be a champion in everything I do or attempt to do. But within my physical and mental ability, I expect the most from myself.
We as human beings have limitations; we have our styles, our strengths, and our gifts. I am speaking in general; if I start a new job, I work until I am the best I can be in that position. If I join a group or a club, I am the type to be involved, learn the ropes, be of value.
These last few years have brought many trials, heartache, fears, unwanted emotions, and anger. God-fearing solid family and friends also blessed me during these turbulent days. I did not walk alone.
I could have let all the adverse effects of the challenges turn me into a bitter, sour person, or I could turn to the author of life and ask for his assistance.
The faith to believe in his healing power, whether in my granddaughter’s body, my attitude, and everything in between. I began praying for peace, strength, kindness, and joy, asking the Lord to show me where I needed to grow and change, thus initiating the changes I so desperately needed to evolve in my life and spirit.
You see, I grew up around an angry person who focused on the negative, which had a significant impact on how I view and react. I suddenly reached a place I hated within my life and myself and set out to change it.
Philippians 4:13 NLT “For I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.”
Galatians 5:22 NLT “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness faithfulness.”
Have these changes happened overnight? No! I have to pray for strength, change, and the genuine desire to do so on a daily, some days hourly basis and a constant diet of fruit salad!!!
The point is, I am here and there starting to notice changes within me, and I firmly believe and urge you and myself included to pat ourselves on the back when we see a positive difference. It’s healthy to recognize strides forward, keeps us motivated to continue in that direction.
I’ve been noticing little character changes within myself lately and I am excited about them and decided to be proud of myself today, I may be the only one to notice my changes (here on earth) today but I’m a start and a good one. Be your cheerleader, and let yourself be ok with recognizing your growth!
Be blessed today and be a blessing to someone! Thank you for joining me. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 