I read today that more than 90% of all that we hear each and every day is negative. It is designed to somehow diminish the way we perceive ourselves. It's bad enough when others are feeding us with negative talk and commentary but when we are the authors of our own demise because our own 'self-talk' contributes to the negative feelings or beliefs we have about ourselves that is sad. What God says about us is that we are worth a great deal - so much that he allowed his Son to dies on calvary's blood stained cross that we might see ourselves as more than just another person but as a Child of the Most High. Here are some things to ponder:
(1) Never think or speak negatively about yourself, that puts you in disagreement with God. (2) Meditate on your God-given strengths and learn to encourage yourself, for much of the time nobody else will. (3) Don't compare yourself to anybody else. You're unique, one of a kind, an original. So don't settle for being a copy. (4) Focus on your potential, not your limitations. Remember, God lives in you! (5) Find what you like to do, do well, and strive to do it with excellence. (6) Have the courage to be different. Be a God pleaser, not a people pleaser. (7) Learn to handle criticism. Let it develop you instead of discourage you. (8) Determine your own worth instead of letting others do it for you. They'll shortchange you! (9) Keep your shortcomings in perspective - you're still a work in progress. (10) Focus daily on your greatest source of confidence - the God Who lives in you!
God knew the specific purpose you were born to fulfill, so He provided all the gifts you'd need, including the environment required to put it all together. Then He looked at you and said, "Very Good". Can you say that too? It's important that you can. Why? Because others will treat you according to how you treat yourself! This is not pride, it's just healthy self-esteem based on God's opinion of you as revealed in His Word. When you have it, it affects every area of your life. Truth be told, it determines how far you'll go in life. Stop and ask yourself today, "How do I really feel about myself?" Before you answer read these 10 principles. Better yet, keep them before you daily.
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