Exposing Who I Truly Am

Reflection defined is a thought occurring in consideration or meditation. This may sometimes cause you to shy away from the one person other than God, that knows the truth about who you are beneath the surface. If you are wondering then yes, that would be you. Most of our lives we live to please others when the reality is that generally does not constitute happiness. But because of the fear of being rejected we sometimes live a lifetime of unhappiness. The ambitions we have are placed in a file entitled "not now" or "it's just not meant to be", because we are afraid to embrace the gift God has so graciously given us. 

According to 1John 4:18 ~ There is no fear in love, and perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 

Time alone with God has re-birthed a liveliness in me that I will no longer take for granted. I will follow his every instruction as it pertains to my mind, body and soul. I will no longer live to please those that are not worthy of all I possess. We can sometimes allow those that seemingly need rescuing to enter into our personal space, and not realize they are there to do us harm.

For the bible says 1Peter 5:8 ~ Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

I am indeed a Queen in my own right and I will live up to that challenge. My life will begin to unfold and blossom into an open book. My smiles going forward will truly be for that reason and not to hide the uncertainty that plagued me for so very long. My eyes will be wide open to the possibilities that await me, and I will take full advantage of every single one. 

Matthew 17:20 ~ He said to them, because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain 'Move from here to there', and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you."

My circle of friends may become smaller, but I am confident that will be a blessing. My time will be consumed with living my life my way, or rather God's way. This has been a year of new awakenings, and the upcoming year will continue to serve as my canvas as I create a portrait defining me as I see me, and not what others perceive me to be.

Ephesians 4:29 ~ Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is  good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those that hear.

So as you bring in the new year maybe it will be wise to "Reflect" instead of bringing about a "Resolution." I pray blessings of prosperity to everyone that reads these words.

Happy New Year!!!

Lady 4.0