How honest are you with yourself?

[humble soul]

Do I really believe in Jesus Christ as the son of God?
Did I eat too much oatmeal this morning?
Am I really a fan of Johnny Depp?
Did I have a good excuse for doing 9 sit up crunches this morning instead of 10?
Was I really glad to see my dog an hour ago?
Did I agree with my wife too easily that the weather is awful recently?
Do I watch Australian football because I lack better options?
Did I shower this morning to please other people?
Do I really think my face looks 52 instead of 62?
Am I buying yoghurt daily out of habit or passion?

 

[for_his_glory]

If you can't be true to yourself then how can you be true with others.

 

[Christ_empowered]

Sober assessment of self, dont think too highly of yourself, and think more of the other person....

Theres not scripture to that end, but the address escapes me, at the moment.

 

[Christ_empowered]

There is scripture, I mean. On phone.

 

[Edward]

John 3:30

 

[humble soul]

Do I allow others to decrease on this forum as I increase?

 

[humble soul]

Am I too humble? Putting others first all the time? Never thinking of myself?

 

[humble soul]

Am I too pure? Only thinking nice thoughts...

 

[humble soul]

Do I give myself enough credit for my vast intellectual capacity?

 

[humble soul]

As I approach sinlessness, am I too focussed on the needs of others?

 

[Susannah]

I lie to myself all the time. I wake up in the morning with an optimistic attitude. I want to believe everyone is a good person just waiting to find Jesus. Then I get confused. Some of the nice people are not Christians and some of the Christians are not nice. All I wanted to do on this board was help people with recovery. I have been healed by Christ, become a better person, and helped others for 37 years. But no matter how hard I try people do not like me and they tell me so. So I am going to start telling myself the truth. All I need is God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I miss my husband because he adored me. He was my gift from God and now I am sitting here feeling sorry for myself. But tomorrow is a new day. I get to start over again when I wake up to all the noise instead of the birds singing. Take care . . .

Brighter Tomorrow

Life may take a downward spiral,
And overwhelm us for awhile.
Pain may seem a way of life;
Endless moments filled with strife.
Gloom may settle in my soul.
Splitting that which once was whole.
And yet despite this painful rift.
There still exists a timeless gift.
The saving grace when all is gray.
God's promise of a brand new day.

1985
Written for a woman in prison.






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[humble soul]

Do I only see the good in others too often? Am I too trusting?

 

[Blood Bought 1953]

Do I only see the good in others too often? Am I too trusting?

This all reminds me of the dilemma that Olive Oyl faced in one of her Cartoons.....Her puzzlement lead to the Classic song that I too, am forced to sing—- “Why Am I So Beautiful?”

 

[humble soul]

Am I too entertaining? Shouldn't I ease off and let others hog the limelight?

 

[humble soul]

Should I shine less at work so others can bask in the praise and compliments of the boss?

 

[humble soul]

Let others sound more intelligent even if they aunt.

 

[Prycejosh1987]

I think you are overthinking, it helps mentality but it also has a drawback which is it can cause paranoia, and cause mental health issues. Find balance. I overthink myself from time to time, i use it to evaluate my life goals and remain focused. Evaluating life goals is different from evaluating the small choices in life.

 

[Susannah]

ignoring compliments comes from low self-esteem. You are a beautiful person and you shou accept all compliments promotions and raises. It's not humility to be less than others. Humility is being less than God. He gave you talents and aspirations so you could help him on earth. This does not mean de meaning yourself. Be who you are and shine,
so that others know how much God loves you. Hopefully they will figure out that he loves them as well.

As for the scripture to be first you must be last. God is talking about the lunch line. LOL