Be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; He’ll promote you at the right time. 1 Peter 5:6 (MSG)
Many times people feel they have to put on various disguises/airs or play a role in order to be liked, accepted, or popular. They at times go to great lengths to fabricate or make up this other person, who is nothing like their true selves.
I’m not talking superficially, regarding clothes, hairstyles, etc. I’m talking deeper. Having a wish to be someone God never intended. It brings to mind the bible story involving David and Goliath, wherein David agreed to fight Goliath. King Saul invited David to put on his armor, in order to go out and fight the giant. After trying them on, David felt Saul’s armor was foreign to him. He wasn’t used to it, and he knew this was not for him. Therefore, he removed them and went on to win the battle; by being himself, and using what gifts/talents God had given him. He knew he had to behave as he did as a shepherd boy; and he knew ultimately, the battle was not his, but God’s.
This is such a powerful lesson for us all. It is no good putting on someone else’s “armor”. There is great power in the authenticity of you! Rise up and be the man, woman, boy, or girl that God has called you to be. Know that you are most effective when you are being yourself.
Author Oscar Wilde once said, “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken!” Another saying by author Catherine of Siena states: “Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.”
So, by faith look to be God’s faithful servant, and move forward using the gifts and talents YOU were given, in service to Him.
Prayer Thought: “God, help your sons and daughters to live and be their authentic selves.”
Blessings to All,
Angélique~
To contact: angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com