Constantly having to "rise above" situations that are difficult to get over, not entertaining or being part of gossip, living above reproach, TRULY loving people and not just saying you do, being sensitive to the holy spirit and what God is speaking/showing us...the list goes on.
To put it simply...allow God to mold you. If it takes being "extra sensitive" to the holy spirit, do it. If it means being what Christians call the "gossip police", be that annoying person. 9 times out of 10 it means making the harder decision... I PROMISE YOU IT'S WORTH IT.
I by NO MEANS am trying to tell you that I make all the right decisions all the time, lol I wish! But I am constantly trying to make sure I'm hearing what God has to say about EVERY situation in life. The amazing part is that when we fail, because we WILL and DO fail, God simply picks us up and tells us to try again and do it better next time.
One thing I've learned in the last 6 months or so is that "dodging" our failures doesn't get us anywhere. Be REAL with God. Be REAL with your friends and family. Let people know what you're struggling with. It releases the pressure we put on ourselves to make everyone think our lives are perfect. It also opens us up for not only God to shape us, but for God to use other people in the shaping process. Be open to anyone that God is putting in your path to show you things about yourself you never knew. Don't condemn yourself! Find scripture to speak over your life and believe it. Live it. Enjoy the growing experience.
Discover new things about yourself and embrace who God is calling you to be.
Make a plan for growth.
....and Grow. Just like a pretty little flower. :)
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