Hard to admit - but it’s true...I grew up trying to get the affirmation I was okay by pleasing people. I would get affection by doing what made them happy, agreeing to things in order to make people like me. It originated from living a childhood of abuse, neglect and fear, and this behavior was a trait that just made it easier to skip through situations without backlash. Only problem is, as an adult it tends to linger, and finally I am at the point of breaking this vexatious tendency.
I have taken my sweet time getting to this point - but no complaints...
I am free to say NO or YES
I realize that God has gifted me for a unique role in my life. He never promised it would be an easy journey, and it hasn’t been. I have had my fair share of critics, but I am trusting that as I keep my eyes focused on Him, He will be there for me. Sometimes people whip around negativity with full-force to achieve what they want. I end up wasting my time and energy trying to recover from their stinging words or criticism. So without further adieu I am stepping into the water - no I am jumping into the water, not just dipping my toe, and I have abandoned my water wings - the pleasing people ones. My lifeline is securing myself to what God has purposed for me.
So even if my voice shakes...I will do what God is calling me to do.
I am ready to do what is really important for my freedom and peace.
Go On Then...Read Romans 8:31-39 from The Message.
It says it ALL.
Here is a taste...
“So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose?”
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