“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become."
I plastered those two sentences in the places I spend the most time--from my work cube to my car to my home. I figured the visibility would keep my dreams and passions top of mind so I could take action towards fulfilling my life purpose. It worked for a while, but unfortunately, I let the monotony of the "day to day" take over and I was back to letting life happen to me vs. living the full life God intended.
As I reflect on this last day of 2012, I am so thankful to God, not only for what he has done, but simply for who He is in my life. He revealed His love for me in a new and profound way this year and as a result, I have been transformed. The Father's love for me is an irrefutable fact and because He loves me, I have learned to truly love myself. When I think about how far I've come in this area of my life, I am brought to tears. Thank you Jesus.
Love must be demonstrated and the same goes for how you show love to yourself. How do you demonstrate self-love? Encourage and affirm yourself on a daily basis. Stop comparing yourself to others. God has a unique plan for your life and you should get busy understanding it rather than wasting time wishing you were like someone else. Honor the temple God has blessed you with by eating healthy and exercising. Move on from unhealthy relationships with people who don't love you the way God intended you to be loved. Just make sure not to be bitter--you never know what God may have protected you from. Forgive yourself.
These are just a few acts of love that I have shown to myself in 2012. It's not always easy, but with focus and the Lord's strength, I'm MOVING FORWARD becoming a better person because of it. Glory to God.
"Moving Forward" By Isreal Houghton provided by YouTube.
Please listen--it will bless your soul.
The Steve Jobs quote still does something to me. I'll be plastering it in my environment again in 2013, but I'm confident it will yield different results this time around. You see, today, I not only receive the words in my mind, but it has taken root in my heart. This heart/mind combo is powerful when it comes to taking action and moving forward in the direction of your purpose. I am truly excited about what God is going to do in 2013!
I'll leave you with this. God destined His children for greatness. Believe it. Receive it. Move. If you don't know Him, I encourage you to meet. He's waiting for you--longing for you to ask Him to come into your life in a deeper way. It's not about religion. This is a relationship that will blow your mind.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)
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