Let’s Get Real – No matter how much we would like it, life is not full of rainbows, unicorns, and fluffy clouds. Life happens. Rejection happens. Whether it’s within a group, a job application, or for your faith – it happens. What is most important is that you do not focus on these things – turn these things into God’s plan for your life along with acting out who he is. In the real world, we buy auto Insurance with the full expectations that we will get in our car and safely make it from point A to point B. The Insurance is there to back us up if that moment happens. There is a plan in place to deal with the problem. The same is true for our Life We’ve all have messed up – our spoken word or actions - perhaps unintentionally ignored someone, judged someone or our spoken word did not reflect our intent. When others mess up, how do you want Jesus to be reflected in you? What is your plan when rejection happens, when hurt happens? What is your response, what scripture are you going to speak? What Christ-like action/attitude are you going to imitate? Here a something you can do - 1. First thing to know is; the enemy loves for us to be hurt or offended so he can pile on more miserable feelings and have us behave badly toward others. Some of them are his vain imaginations trying to tear us down. See 2 Corinthians 10:5 2. Regardless of the situation... speak positively 3. Write out a plan of action * These are the scriptures I will speak * These are the ways to emulate Christ 4. Make a list of scriptures that inspire you, that builds your confidence * The book of Psalms * God’s Promises * I Am Statements… Dr. Neil Anderson – Freedom in Christ (Victory over Darkness) * Sing the songs that build you up 5. Memorize and meditate on those scriptures/ words daily 6. Practice your actions that imitate Christ – rehearse them like an actor at every opportunity. Don't worry, it will become real and a part of who you are, like second nature. * In front of the mirror * With your children /spouse Prayer from Daily Wisdom; I am so blessed, Lord, to be guided, loved, and empowered by you, your son, and your Spirit. I resolve to love and be strong in your way. vjb
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