WHY BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF?

WHY BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF?

Some people feel and act as if their lives reflect sheer perfection.  From their ‘flawless’ point-of-view, nothing of negative consequence has ever been uttered or produced by them.  However, others have the debilitating tendency to see themselves as perpetually flawed failures.  Both positions are extreme, and neither represents reality.

Don’t be so quick to toot your own horn, but by all means – when it comes down to self-evaluation – try to give yourself a break!  This emotional assignment is actually difficult for some.

For example, John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the United States.  He served with distinction as president, senator, congressman, ambassador to major European powers, and also participated in various capacities during the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and events leading up to the Civil War.  Yet, at age 70 [my own age], he wrote, “My whole life has been a succession of disappointments.  I can scarcely recollect a single instance of success in anything that I ever undertook.”  Wow!

My friend, your life might not have been a picture of perfection, but surely there are bright spots, meaningful, measurable and memorable moments of success.  So don’t be so hard on yourself.  Learn to give YOU a break!

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!