An interesting Thought
Being yourself is going is going to be the hardest thing your do in your life. -Whoopi Goldberg
Although I wouldn’t go to Whoopi for all my life advice, I seriously think she hit the mark on this one. So often we are made fun of for who we are, and we ourselves can fall into the trap of making fun of others for who they are. I can definitely see the truth of this in my own life. For years I have struggled to just be myself, I would always change who I was to fit who I was with. Not until recently have I been able to be myself and just accept that not everyone is going to like that. It’s not easy though. Any of you who have been victims to someone else’s teasing know where I’m coming from. Maybe you are a bit blonde, or a cheerleader, or a nerd, or even the class clown. Whatever you are, figure it out and don’t be afraid to let it shine. God has made each of us as individuals. If we were supposed to be like someone else, then He would have made us that way, but He didn’t. He gave us each our own personality. It’s amazing how hard it can be to be that personality though. People will always misjudge your motives and dislike you-it’s an inevitable part of life. The key is being able to take their criticism with the drop of a hat. And make sure that we ourselves are not guilty of this. The bible has called us to love our neighbors as ourselves. It doesn’t say, love them only if you like them or if they have never hurt you or if they like you. Even the sinners love those who love them. We have to be different. We have to be able to be ourselves and love others for who they are. As long as we are all trying to be someone else or fit into a mold that isn’t for us, we are never going to have an impact on the world and accomplish all the great things God has in store for us. He has a plan tailored just for you and for me. He created us in His image, so why should being ourselves be difficult?
Just a thought..
Amanda
