Chapter 8. Your Wondrous Qualities and Assets
opportunities that come your way
because you’ve convinced yourself that you will never have a happy,
contented life. This principle applies to many other complaints you
will have a difficult time overcoming if you declare in your mind that
it’s your lot in life to never experience the abundant life you can
have in Christ. Here is a clue to overcome these negative thoughts;
“Take every thought into captivity”. You, after all, control those
negative thoughts. They must not be allowed to control you! When
hurtful memories, jealous thoughts, self-pity, etc. pop into your
mind, always rebuke the thought and banish it. The best way to
accomplish this is to have a Bible verse (one of God’s promises) to
declare, which will decimate satan’s lie, such as “I can do ALL
things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Let’s return to your
evaluation of your strong points. Remember, the qualities God loves,
both you and your perspective Christian date will be looking for in
one another First, begin by listing your strongest attributes. Don’t
be modest; these qualities will attract people to you. NOTE: I am not
referring to your personal appearance, wealth, ability to make others
laugh or be the life of the party, or other superficial assets. We
have to dig deeper, into your soul and your life experiences to find
the special characteristics that others highly value. If you are
trustworthy; if you help people in need; if you encourage and uplift
the spirits of others; if you avoid gossip or character assassination;
if you never abuse, use or manipulate others; if you have studied your
Bible and lived out the precepts it teaches, and if you are gentle,
forgiving, kind and thoughtful, people will see the glow and loving
kindness of the Savior in your eyes and your deeds, evident to all who
know you, even in your weakened condition with sadness and fading
hope, that loneliness brings.
Please think of the kindness and
positive things you do despite all you are going through and
acknowledge you are a force for positive change on the earth, a light
shining in the darkness! The Lord sees your compassion and knows what
it has cost you to help someone in the midst of your pain.
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