“ A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and give health to the bones”

                                                 Proverbs 15:30

Three Views of Who You Are – Ours, Others and God’s

By Tiffany Jackson

Who do you let determine who you are in life? Are you more concerned about who you think you are, what others think about you or about what God thinks about you? Which one do you think weighs the most? If you said God, you will be correct. God’s opinion of us is more valid. God is our designer our potter. And since He made us, we are beautifully and wonderfully made. He knows everything about us, He sees everything and He understands us the most. He’s never bias, He is honest and He tells it like it is whether we want to agree with Him or not. He never doubts our capabilities because He knows what we are capable of doing.

Others opinions are tainted because they are based off of experiences and of course our thoughts of ourselves are limited because we are very bias and involve a lot of emotions into how we view ourselves. Therefore; when we begin to lean and depend on Daddy, the creator, The Great Jehovah—we then can begin to see things clearer.

Maybe no one else has told you that you are beautiful, precious or that you have amazing gifts. Maybe no one has ever told you that you can, “Do All Things Through Christ which Strengthens You (Phil 4:13)!” Well, if you have not heard it from man that is ok because God says it everyday. God loves us. No one can love you more than God loves you. And that is so real!

He does not let our past dictate our future. Who cares if you used to do drugs or so what if you are a former prostitute. It only matters to man but it does not matter to God. He can still use you to minister to his people. Some of the best pastors, evangelists and ministers are former pimps, alcoholics or junkies. They are living testimonies of how God moved in their lives and today they have made a vow to be instruments for God.

Celebrate you, one of God’s precious jewels. Understand that you will never be able to see yourself clearly through your own eyes because what you think you know will constantly get in the way. Some days you might feel discouraged but God is the “Encourager.” Don’t be moved by others judgments. God is the lover of our souls so get to know your designer better because you are an awesome creation.

May God Bless And Keep You,

Tiffany Jackson

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