“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." Maryanne Williamson
What a great quote! It was far too long to post as a status and far too good to pass up!
So often we try and adapt ourselves to those around us for many of the reasons listed in this quote! Maybe we should just be who we are... God has definitely placed great things inside each of us and it takes every intricate detail to bring together His perfect plan!
Just imagine if we truly tried adapting our personalities as to who we are around, life would become very complicated....VERY QUICKLY! I have to admit, I'm guilty! Sometimes it's because I do feel inadequate, other times it's because I don't want to create an offense for someone... It's time to just be me! If people like me, great....If they don't, I say take it up with my Father.. :) Don't get me wrong, I'm not perfect and I'm sure there are plenty of times, I don't respond as He would have me to, but rest assured....When He corrects, I listen. :)
We spend so much time thinking about what others are thinking about us, when in reality...We are all thinking the same thing....... Let's just live! Live life to the fullest and learn to embrace what comes our way! There may be difficult challenges that lie ahead of us, but with God on our side, nothing is too difficult!
2010 offers a world of possibilities and new adventures!!! If you don't like who you are, ask God to show you who He created you to be!!! It lies within you... We are all created in His image, but do we reflect Him? Throw out the garbage! Throw out those things that have been holding you back! Get rid of the negative thoughts that fill your mind every day! You are a child of God and you were created to do great things! While you lay around and wallow in your sorrows, feeling sorry for yourself, there is a world that is lost and souls that are headed for an eternal life without Jesus!
God has great things in store! Trust Him, you'll never be disappointed!
Here they come....New possibilities, New adventures...Embrace them!
