Beautifully Flawed (in Christ)!

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I am well aware of my character flaws (stay with me, because I am going somewhere with this to make a valid point). Maybe I have posted too many selfies on social media, posted about lots of new material items I have, and I can see how others may think that I am vain? I know that I am spoiled (I am the baby of the family). My attitude and mouth can still be my landmines and weak areas in my life that gets me in trouble from time to time, but I do believe I have grown so much. I continue to learn to stay in the spirit and keep silent towards others and certain people. It takes no effort to walk in the flesh, but much effort to walk in the spirit; push yourself to walk in the spirit daily as you crucify the flesh (die daily to your flesh). In April 2018, I will be 34 years old, and I am still way too sarcastic about some things, I talk too loud, laugh too loud, I am not a morning person, and I am usually not perky before noon. After being hurt and betrayed, used or taken advantage of more than once by the same person, it becomes a love at a distance situation for me (I don't want you to be a part of my life and maybe others see that as me not being compassionate). Although I have forgiven that person I desire to protect my heart and character. I can still whine at times but I am 80-90 something % better with that. My looks give me away with how I feel about something or someone, I wear my feelings on my sleeve, I can be tough on others when I know they know better (but not tough enough on myself). I still have a habit of staring, I am bad to interrupt during conversation and have the last word, I can still be oversensitive at times, I still deal with guilt. I am trying to be serious with this post, be transparent, to show that God is still working on me to make me what I ought to be (remember the Sunday School or Vacation Bible School song you learned, if you grew up in church like myself). To show that I am real, that I am human, that I am not some spiritual giant (by the way I dislike that term and do not agree with those who use spiritual giant, because it seems to put the spotlight and emphasis on a person rather than God and His Holy Spirit working and operating through that person), to show how God still uses you despite the enemy lying to you and telling you that you cannot be used of God or be in ministry because of your flaws, to show how patient and forgiving God is with me.

But, despite all of my flaws and shortcomings, I can say with confidence and truth that I know Jesus loves me unconditionally. I know that I am saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost. I know I have a big and caring heart and would do anything I could to help someone in need no matter how badly they may have treated me. I love with all my heart, I truly forgive. I take responsibility when I am wrong and admit it instead of throwing someone else under the bus (that was not always the case but oh how God has grown me). I do not desire to be a part of the world (I desire to conform to God's Word and not the world), I choose to use social media/this blog as tools of ministry and encouragement to testify of what the Lord has done and continues to do for me; to witness for Christ. I continue to be delivered from sins and strongholds. I have a contagious smile/laugh. I am good at lifting others up and sharing joy with others. I do walk in God's ways and have the knowledge, wisdom, and discernment (but I keep praying for more) that I need to keep moving forward in Christ and not be deceived. I am continuing to grow spiritually. I desire to seek God with my whole heart; church and salvation is not a game to me. I realize it has nothing to do with me and it is all about God and for Him to get the glory.

The whole point of this post is that I am growing closer to God despite my character flaws because the Potter is still working on this clay piece everyday, molding and shaping me to be more Christ like. He is helping me to strive for perfection as I press on to reach the day when I enter into Heaven for all eternity, completely perfect and flawless. Do not let your flaws get in the way of what God is doing and wants to do in your life.

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