Fashionista or not, when it comes to style we all have a particular outfit(s) or suit(s) that we have worn more than others because it tends to showcase what we deem to be our greatest physical assets; our complexion, eyes, height, front- load, back load etc. When we prepare our resume for a job interview we don't boast about the times that we were documented for tardiness, or the fact that there are some instances at our previous jobs where we struggled to perform. Instead, the fact that you spoke a few sentences at a team meeting, translates in resume language as "Motivate team members to exceed departmental goals".
My own self esteem started to increase when I started to take steps to actively identify the positive things about me, once I knew what they were, I started focusing on those skills instead of the things I don't do very well. I always wished I could sing. News Flash - my voice is better when blended in with others. I love art and I am very creative. I realized it would be more beneficial to me to invest the time into researching and learning about techniques and tools that would enhance my creativity instead of trying to see how many glasses my voice could shatter.
"Confidence is all about being positive about what you can do- and not worrying about what you can't do."- Joyce Meyer
As much as I love Sushi, I would not buy it from KFC if they started selling it. Chicken is what they do best, and the company's focus is to improve the taste of chicken- not fish, and not burgers like several of their competing fast food outlets.
Confidence increases when you know what your chicken is, and you market it with your head held high. You find yourself not being threatened by what others view as success because you are secure that what you offer is "Finger Lickin' Good".
SS Writer
Soul Stimulation is not your average blog, its a resource of motivation for your soul (YOUR mind, YOUR will, YOUR emotions). Allow the articles, which are written by various writers, to incite your dormant places and excite your bored places. No matter your race, gender, religion, sexuality, or age...become reinvented as your soul becomes stimulated.
Faithful
FAITHFUL...
Strict or thorough in the performance of duty
True to one's word, promises, vows, etc.
Steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends.
Reliable, trusted, or believed.
Adhering or true to fact, a standard, or an original;
Accurate: a faithful account
"Lord you told me that I have the ability to ride this bike so I am going to start pedaling. I know that it might appear scary at first, and I might get a few scratches in the process, but everything will be fine because You have my back. You are FAITHFUL so You will always be by my side to ensure that all is well. But Lord it's not that I am doubting Your capabilities, I'm just saying that in case Your hand gets tired when holding the back of the seat, or You get distracted, I am just going to keep my training wheels on as extra support."
The word faithful describes one of the many characteristics of God, and has become almost cliched in the life of many of us. It's in a million songs, and it is a staple part of any word of encouragement we share with each other. Yet, I realize that when it is time to apply what we have learned about God's faithfulness to real life situations, we haven't really captured the meaning in terms of our relationship with God.
Though I say my God is faithful, I have to sign a prenup just in case He lets me down.
Yes, I know God told me that He would provide the right job for me but, while He is providing, I'll just settle for a half-opportunity down the street. He told me that He would provide the right one for me, but I am almost 40. Paul seems to be an Ok guy. He has no ambition, a whole lot of baggage, and he doesn't treat me the way I deserve to be treated but the clock is ticking.
I recently realized what it meant to have a true understanding of God's faithfulness.
It means that I will not stress over stuff. I have always been grateful for the magnificent relationship I have with my Dad. When he says he will do something I always have a peace, knowing that its done. God's faithfulness surpasses that of any human so why do I stress?
God's faithfulness eliminates "what if".
If I believe that God is faithful then I will trust Him. I will be confident in myself because God has my back. I will not allow the words of others to sway me from my purpose.
Because I know God is faithful, it means He will come through.
I can boldly give birth to any promise He has for me. If He says that He will always provide, and I don't pay my tithe because things are tight, I am telling God that I don't really trust that He is faithful to provide.
Trusting in God's faithfulness means that I know He holds the blue print for my life. He already knows the successful completion, therefore during construction period when things don't look attractive at all I can take a " chill pill" because it has to turn out right.
My God is- Strict or thorough in the performance of duty
My God is-True to one's word, promises, vows, etc.
My God is- Steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends.
My God is- Reliable, trusted, or believed.
My God is- Adhering or true to fact, a standard, or an original;
My God is-Accurate: a faithful account.
Strict or thorough in the performance of duty
True to one's word, promises, vows, etc.
Steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends.
Reliable, trusted, or believed.
Adhering or true to fact, a standard, or an original;
Accurate: a faithful account
"Lord you told me that I have the ability to ride this bike so I am going to start pedaling. I know that it might appear scary at first, and I might get a few scratches in the process, but everything will be fine because You have my back. You are FAITHFUL so You will always be by my side to ensure that all is well. But Lord it's not that I am doubting Your capabilities, I'm just saying that in case Your hand gets tired when holding the back of the seat, or You get distracted, I am just going to keep my training wheels on as extra support."
The word faithful describes one of the many characteristics of God, and has become almost cliched in the life of many of us. It's in a million songs, and it is a staple part of any word of encouragement we share with each other. Yet, I realize that when it is time to apply what we have learned about God's faithfulness to real life situations, we haven't really captured the meaning in terms of our relationship with God.
Though I say my God is faithful, I have to sign a prenup just in case He lets me down.
Yes, I know God told me that He would provide the right job for me but, while He is providing, I'll just settle for a half-opportunity down the street. He told me that He would provide the right one for me, but I am almost 40. Paul seems to be an Ok guy. He has no ambition, a whole lot of baggage, and he doesn't treat me the way I deserve to be treated but the clock is ticking.
I recently realized what it meant to have a true understanding of God's faithfulness.
It means that I will not stress over stuff. I have always been grateful for the magnificent relationship I have with my Dad. When he says he will do something I always have a peace, knowing that its done. God's faithfulness surpasses that of any human so why do I stress?
God's faithfulness eliminates "what if".
If I believe that God is faithful then I will trust Him. I will be confident in myself because God has my back. I will not allow the words of others to sway me from my purpose.
Because I know God is faithful, it means He will come through.
I can boldly give birth to any promise He has for me. If He says that He will always provide, and I don't pay my tithe because things are tight, I am telling God that I don't really trust that He is faithful to provide.
Trusting in God's faithfulness means that I know He holds the blue print for my life. He already knows the successful completion, therefore during construction period when things don't look attractive at all I can take a " chill pill" because it has to turn out right.
My God is- Strict or thorough in the performance of duty
My God is-True to one's word, promises, vows, etc.
My God is- Steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends.
My God is- Reliable, trusted, or believed.
My God is- Adhering or true to fact, a standard, or an original;
My God is-Accurate: a faithful account.
Anonymous Writer
House of Cards
As the new year is upon us we automatically get into planning mode, mapping out what we want to achieve for the year; get a promotion, buy a house, relocate, get married, get a degree.... and the list goes on. When we have finally completed stacking our plans, here comes God to blow our house of cards down. We get upset because after all God is not a liar and He said He would grant us the desires of our heart.
Sometimes when reading the Bible I am guilty of only focusing on the juicy scriptures that seem to benefit me, while skimming over the not so exciting parts. I understand that He will give me the desires of my heart, but there is a catch- only if I seek Him first.
This means that I need to have a sit down session with the head of my corporation/ life (God) to ensure that my plan is in line with the one He has in mind for me. If this is not so then my plan becomes obsolete. Don't you just hate it when you put everything into accomplishing something just to find out that you wasted your time?
It helped a lot when I realized that with God It was best to have an open mind. Some of God's plans I must admit can be a bit loony ( in my eyes). Sometimes my perception of good, and His perception of good are totally off. I have had to trade logic for loony several times, and just trust that He already knows that the end result will be great.
For my high school prom, my greatest wish was to walk in on the arms of a heart throb with whom I'd give anything to be his princess and gallop off into the sunset. The man was "the bomb dot com".
I got my wish- at least the prom part. I entered the ballroom as though Cinderella had coined her night, but I spent the duration of the night playing dodge-date. After the first dance where he loudly counted out the steps in between taking in how cute he thought he was, this Cinderella's midnight could not have come sooner. This scenario brings to mind the fact that sometimes what we think is great for us based on outward appearances, or advice from others becomes the total opposite.
I have learned that when God's shows me a way that may not be all that attractive the journey is successful when I spend the time seeking out the blessings that are wrapped up in each detour. Just like a Word Find puzzle that starts off being a bunch of scrambled up letters I begin to get the message, and it always make sense in the end.
Anonymous Writer
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