------------------ Just a little something which crossed my mind today ...... When I was a young kid of fourteen and in school with dozens of others more of my age there was this unspoken rule among the studentry that whoever the most popular girl or boy would be on the campus was... it. Meaning she or he would be up there on the pedestal of adulation and esteem... a much coveted post. Did that bother me? Nahh I was busy with my books (nerdy you would say) and being the nice person Mom taught me to be. Besides I was content with my share of adulation and respect from people who mattered among my fellow students and teachers as well. Whatsoever you shall sow... so shall you reap. I guess my mother knew all about this long before I could read and write my alphabet as she prepared me early on ... self-worth. She highlighted my talents... ballet dancing, drawing, designing dresses, writing essays .... by giving me the freedom to express myself in the genre I felt comfortable with. She gave me wings of confidence and self-worth at an early age which allowed me to soar in my mind heart and soul..... and I learned to see myself as able and not disabled as I grew stronger in maturity and abilities. She taught me to focus on strengths and at the same time understand human weaknesses and limitations, too. She said that human beings are flawed to start with but must discover their strengths and grow with that knowledge. I learned it better by the way she lived her own life on those principles she taught. These words I will never forget, she said...... .....You dont need anybodys approval to be you. And because someone cannot see your uniqueness and worth does not mean that you dont matter at all. On the contrary, youre very special -- theres nobody else like you. Believe that because its by Gods design. From then on, I have used that word in all of my writings.... By Gods design Its etched right here in my heart forever. Thanks, Mom. I am special... you are special. By Gods design. Let nobody tell you otherwise. Prayers for bushels of blessings to rain down upon you and your loved ones. In Christ.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 13:15:48 +0000
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