Good Morning All,
We all live in a world that is opinionated, judgemental, cynical, full of trends, and most important it changes daily. This society has impressed upon us and our families to fit in and follow suit, and that we have to be accepted, but we have to "Live By What We Know".
I was watching Joyce Meyers a tele-evangelist recently and she was discussing living by your heart and not your head. She went on to discuss how we allow the devil to enter our minds with many things that are not true, but God will always come along and confirm the opposite.
Recently I endured a real painful situation that had me thinking I was this horrible person because of statements this person made towards me. It was attacking my character and it did not feel good, so I was walking around tormented in my mind. Then the devil just started using many things to attack my mind such as you are constantly good to people, but that could care less, or they still do not accept you. See, since childhood I never really fit in I've always felt like I had to work extra hard to have relationships and friendships with others. So the enemy took me back to my childhood, just like him definitely his MO to make you feel rejected. But God is so awesome, just when you feel hopeless or alone, he will confirm the opposite of what is going on in your mind. This week I received a card in the mail from a dear friend who I had not spoke to in a while and she was just saying hi, but then she ended the card by saying how my life had inspired her to be a better person, and how my character and integrity had inspired her to be a better human being. I literally cried for a long time, because it was God's way of saying I have spoken and declared who you really are.
So, as I pondered on this I realized that many of us wondered around tormented in our minds due to what someone else has said about us, the way others treat us, and the way society say we should be. I encourage you to "Live By What You Know" and declare this daily in your life.
For me I know that I am an imperfect person who daily tries to be a good human being, I know that I have the gift of encouragement, and compassion. I know that I am a awesome mother who adores my little girl, I know that my family is very important to me. I know that I am a excellent friend who is loyal and dependable, and always there to listen. I know that I try to have respect and love for others, I know that I try to make sure my character is one of integrity and goodness. I know that I want the best for others, I know that I am giver over and beyond.
I also know that I have to learn to stop gossipping, and accept others as they are. I know that I have to lose weight, and that I have to push myself more to accomplish my goals and dreams. I know that I have to stop complaining and change what I don't like.
In essence I am on this journey called life continuing to "Live By What I Know" and to be a better human being along the journey.
Live By What You Know and if you do not like what you know change it, but remember God has declared who you are.
Also thanks to all of you for your prayers and offers of assistance during my recovery after my surgery. I am doing pretty good and should be on my feet by next week.
Be InCouraged,
Mechell
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