See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1 (ESV)
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Romans 8:16-17 (ESV)
Blind Bartimaeus, ex-spouse, ex-boyfriend/girlfriend, beggar, spinster, homeless person, Drug addict, Alcoholic, ex-offender, obese man/woman, etc. There are so many labels others use to identify people by their current or past circumstances. Some of these labels are used with a negative, descriptive connotation however, some are positive and encouraging in their usage.
In writing this I want to focus on the negative labels that society may have placed on you. Are there particular labels, you find others using when they seek to describe/identify you? Now at times, labels will have to be used to describe a person to another who may not be aware of whom they are referencing. That of course is understandable, especially if they choose to use those Identifiers respectfully. However, when a person chooses to use descriptors from a negative/condescending standpoint, that is when God is not pleased.
One needs to be careful not to allow their emotional state to become affected by the negative words/labels uttered by others. We must not allow the labels people may use to define who we are based on the current circumstance/situation.
In not allowing others to place negative labels on us, we must also refrain from using negative labels when describing others. We need to always keep in mind every person has had inner and outer battles and/or struggles while dealing with life. They may be in a situation where they have no control over the outcome of a matter or because of wrong choices in life, they find themselves in unfavorable circumstances.
As a child of God, one must believe in the labels God has given His children as referenced throughout the Bible. Being that God is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords and we are His children, our true labels should be either Prince or Princess; the true labels for children of the King. In the Bible verse for today, it says as children of God, we are His heirs, meaning heirs to His heavenly kingdom.
So, if others try and place negative labels on you due to your past or current circumstances, know for certain those labels do not define who you truly are. Remember you are a son and daughter of the King of the Universe, the Most High God. Always remember you are royalty, you are loved.
Blessings,
Angélique
To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com
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