During my transformation, I have found that I have to be me and that includes telling others "I'm Blessed" when they ask me how I'm doing - no matter the individuals role/title. What is always amazing to me is the response I get from those two words, for the most part it leads to a longer conversation and I am able to eximplify kindness and love without preaching or coming off too holy.
For the longest, I struggled with how to show that I was a man of Faith without coming off 'holier than thou' and with the simple words "I'm Blessed", it conveys just that.
With this comes a responsibility for me to reflect a state of being Blessed irregardless of what my circumstances are. It is not unusual for people to tell me that they sought me out so they could hear words of encouragement. Is it the words I say or the lifestyle I attempt to lead?
What they do not realize is that I am not (of my own strength) able to hold my head up always. I too am human and fail as a representative of Christ. It is only through His Grace, Mercy & Forgiveness am I able to hold my head up in spite of the winds of strife that constantly blow. I do make bad choices, I do say the wrong things at times, I do get a bad attitude, I do behave like a rascal! When I find myself in the crevace of despair, it is His strength that encourages and lifts me up just enough to keep fighting the good fight.
As my transformation continues, I will do my best to reflect my faith in my daily walk, even when I fall. Someone just might be encouraged as I encourage myself.
Blessings,
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Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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