Whew! what an amazing weekend! After such a horrible beginning to last week, Today was absolutely amazing. This feeling is what life is about. Having people who truly love on you and pull you through during the rough times is a big deal to me. This feeling of peace is an actual joy…I am feeling a real shift in my life. This continues to be confirmation of what God’s purpose is for my life. He continues to speak to me. For the first time in my life, I am walking with a purpose, and it is truly amazing.
Today, November 20, 2022, is the last day of the Liturgical year, the Solemnity of Christ the King. With all that I have been up against, today was confirmation that God is pleased with my growth, He is ordering my steps, and He will continue to rebuild me in front of those who have repeatedly tried to tear me down. Today’s word from Rev 1, and the Book of Samuel, calls us to be bold about our faith, yet dignified in defending what is good. These requests, in addition to receiving constructive criticism from my friends, makes me desire patience, makes me yearn to diligently seek kinder words to use when expressing my displeasure. Finally, it reminds me that if I really focus, I can stay the course with a fire that will never flicker out and a heart filled with nothing but love.
No longer should we allow others to use our reactions as scapegoats to escape punishment for their mishandling of us. I’ve finally accepted that when we stoop to the level of ignorance that matches that of others, it gives them an excuse to blame us. Controlling our temper displays discipline, not weakness. It forces them to prove the false narrative they have created of us. In addition, it shows that we are doing good work and fighting for change. When we refuse to be used as scapegoats, the good work we do outshines our negative attitudes. We begin to be known for the good heart and not the bad attitude. I’m challenging myself to be more patient with those whom I normally have a zero tolerance for.
Although extremely difficult, I have been making a conscious effort to control my language, be more patient, and take notice of the fact that we all fall short. When I finally let go and actually listened to my friends, I decided to take things less personal than I had been. At this point we can only practice self-love and service to those who accept it. No longer expelling my energy on what does not add to my mental, physical, spiritual or financial growth is what has made me a winner, This strategy, in addition to removing vulgarity from my vocabulary is what I will use to continue to move forward as I walk into my purpose. I will do so in a solemn manner as best I can. I challenge everyone to do the same, knowing that we are an imperfect people. Even in our quest to be Christ like, there is the opportunity for new life.
So, as I go into this new week, I do so with a running start. Starting on a high note, I am already ahead of the game. I’m going from “A NEW YOU IN 2022” to “SEE THE NEW ME IN 2023″. Now that I made it to the end of the year a winner, it’s time to display the winner I am. It took several setbacks and do overs, but God made a way. The momentum that I gained in the end put me in the winning circle, and I am looking at Thanksgiving approaching feeling absolutely amazing. There is nowhere to go but up from here. I cannot wait to see the amazing things that God will do in our lives. LET’S RECEIVE HIS GOODNESS!!!! LET’S LIFT OUR HEADS UP STRAIGHT, PUT OUR SHOULDERS BACK, AND PROUDLY AND BOLDLY WALK INTO OUR PURPOSE.
Dani
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