Perhaps one of the hardest things that one ever does is to take an honest assessment of self. And not just any assessment but the one that is just between you and God. I have been on a journey of self assessment for some time now. Since there are no perfect people, I know that I will spend the rest of my days learning, changing, and growing but for today God has directed that I share what I’ve learned with you (side bar: God I thought this was just supposed to be between me and you) :

  1. If “your” truth and the truth don’t match then you are lying to yourself....
 
2. The stuff that really matters is often the stuff that we neglect first. God, family, the rest…When the rest is first, you’re out of order and need to self correct or risk losing some of what really matters.

3. There is no alternative for authenticity. If you have to pretend to be someone else to fit in then you’re probably in a place that you, not God has sent you.

4. If you refuse to learn something new, then be prepared to become complacent and stuck in your current state.

5. You should strive to be the person that you’d love to be around.

6. God loves you so you should follow His lead and love yourself.

7. Change may be inevitable, but your response to it is within your control.

8. No one else is responsible for the choices you make.

9. Prayer is not optional. It is your opportunity to touch base and spend some time with God.

10. Every minute of every day does not need to be scheduled. Flexibility can lead to some of the best memories you’ll ever have.

11. If someone else is always to blame for the problems you have, then you’ve given way too much control to other people.

12. When God tells you to get out of your own way, LISTEN!

13. Jesus is the ultimate example of what it means to be a leader and even He followed God. You don’t know all the answers, take time to be open to guidance and direction from others that God has placed in your life.

14. Your limitations are not excuses to give up; they are opportunities for you to experience the awesomeness of what God can do; and

15. God does not need your help, just your faith. Stop trying to do His job!

 
Be encouraged and until next time, God bless and keep you will be among my prayers.

©2011 Danette Michelle Reid. All rights reserved.

Note: I have been praising God through the written word for the past four years. During this time, He has guided me as I have shared some very intimate pieces of my life with you. I have grown along the way and pray that what He has poured into me has blessed you as well. I have learned not to lean to my own understanding so it isn’t surprising to me that He has thrown me yet another curveball and decided that now is the time for me to pursue a fifteen year dream of returning to school to pursue my Master’s Degree. This change will be an adjustment for me and my family so I solicit your prayers as I take this next step on my journey. In order to fully commit to God’s will and design for my life, Midweek Motivation will take on a new form after August 31, 2011. I will continue to write, however, please be patient if you don’t see something from me every week. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

 


Comments

alleronda

07/20/2011 06:04:56

i will have to add this to my list of all time favorites. i will print this one off as a daily reminder. i am so proud of you for pursuing your dream. i know you will be successful in this new endeavor. much love!

 

Andrea

07/20/2011 06:38:45

I am printing and adding this to my wall of inspirational quotes and reminders...So true my sister, so true!!

 

Patty

07/20/2011 06:42:27

I wish you all the best Danette and my prayers are with you!

 

Marnie

07/20/2011 06:43:35

God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. – 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NRSV)

Thanks for allowing your blessings to flow through you and onto your reader community. We pray and encourage you to continue your walk with God.

 

Nicole

07/20/2011 06:47:32

This is one I need to read daily...thanks again & congrats on pursuing your dreams <3

 

Lori Simmons

07/20/2011 06:48:50

You make me proud and thank you for sharing your life experiences and his word. Your experiences have been both encouraging and enlightening. They seem to come when needed most and I know it is God's will. Again, many thanks and I wish you continued success on your journey.

~Lori

 

Tracey Harris

07/20/2011 08:25:12

This was right on time and something that I needed to be reminded of. Thank you for this blessing today and good luck to you on your new journey in Graduate School. I'm very proud of you Danette!!

 

roslyn mclaurin

07/20/2011 12:41:03

You are such a good person this is simply the truth!!!!

 

Andrea

07/20/2011 14:09:04

Ouchie! This one struck really struck me b/c I've found myself frustrated with everyone and everything and God is using you to speak to me to take a close look at myself. The truth hurts but it does set you free. And congratulations on your pursuing your graduate degree. I am very proud of and very happy for you. May God bless you as you've blessed us and I know He will.

 

Alma

07/20/2011 14:42:39

Wishing you the best as you pursue your
Masters and thanks for today's jewel.

 

Delta Mom

07/27/2011 08:39:38

I've been away from reading Midweek Motivation and I truly regret it. The last 2 entries have spoken to me through God and I need to LISTEN! (He told to read it this time).All the very best as you pursue your new venture and my prayers are with you always. Love

 



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