The dictionary is filled with hundreds and thousands of definitions. However, I can’t pick up good old Webster and ask him to define me.
Recently I found myself thinking I was defined by my circumstances, my job, my ministry and my abilities. I then began to compare those definitions of my life to the expectations, ideas and opinions of others. The results from doing that were completely negative. Not only was my focus on myself , I sought to put others opinions over that of God. That led to self pity. Needless to say I allowed myself to become distracted and discouraged.
(sidenote: when the theme of your life is SELF there is only misery and grave disappointment)
Thankfully God reminded me of His beautiful Truth is: I am defined ONLY by Him (His work in me and His purpose for me) and that at times others can’t see or understand what He is doing.
So next time anyone seeks to put you in a box of their own making , try’s to define you with flat and pathetic words, measures your success with their short and crooked measuring stick; or when you find you’ve done it to yourself-Remember the One who knit you in your mothers womb and knows the number of your days. Keep all focus on Him and all value on His opinion , because in Him all joy abounds.
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