At first, it took me a lot of courage to even write that title for fear that someone may think it’s vain or self-centered to applaud oneself. But this year, I resolve not to care much about what others think of me, as long as I know that what I’m doing glorifies God.
I learned that I am unique, valuable in God’s eyes and grateful for how He made me. It reminds me of a funny quote : “When God made me, He was just showing off.” ( Okay, that took me a lot of guts to write that one too, but God doesn’t make any junks, right? And I’m a gem, a daughter of The King. Did I hear an Amen?)
King David was not blowing his horn when he wrote in Psalm 139:14 , “ I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
I’ll be honest, I’m not happy all the time with the person that I am. When I’m physically exhausted and just wanted to be alone, I could be easily annoyed with slight interruption . I can snap easily, and forget to apply whatever Bible verses I memorized . What usually works when this happens, is I will lock myself in my room, take a deep breath and pray. How I wish I can do that more often, if just the Enemy will get out of my way!
I learned from the course I’m taking in Christian Counseling that there are 4 different personality types: the sanguine (popular or the sociable type), the choleric ( powerful, authoritative), the melancholy (who likes perfection and order) and the phlegmatic ( easy going, peaceful ). These personalities are inherited. They can be good or bad, depending on how we use them. It’s interesting to learn these personality types so we will have better understanding of people, and therefore know how difficult to change them. Understanding ourselves according to our personality types will help us accept one another as God made us to be.
I think I’m a combination of melancholy and choleric, yet I can be phlegmatic depending on how I’m feeling at that moment. Before, some people’s traits used to annoy me: example, when they tend to talk too much and monopolize the conversation, or if someone is a poor listener. It also upsets me when people take for granted what I thought was important like replying to emails or appreciate something I’ve given or done. Now, I have better understanding that everyone is different. High expectations of others can lead to frustrations and disappointments.
I’m happy to be me, no matter what others think. I appreciate the gifts and talents that God bestows upon me, and I’m using them for His glory, and I’m praying I can use them often. I also choose to be happy, to rejoice in the Lord, for He is My Strength.
Are you happy to be you?
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You know what sis! I think you are all of those things that you mentioned and more! YOU are DEVINE and you take after your father, who is also devine. I love you, Sharon
Thanks Sis. Sharon! I'm so grateful that I have a Divine Father in Heaven, but I don't think I have all those 4 personality types. God made me unique for a reason. Blessings, Gloria
Gloria... This statement is pure wisdome: "Now, I have better understanding that everyone is different. High expectations of others can lead to frustrations and disappointments." Oh, I understand all too well how that can happen. Overcoming those high expecations would be the solution to so many of our inter-personal problems. How different (in a good way) our relationships would be if we could understand and accept the fact that we all have different personalities and often view life in different ways. We are all God's unique creations and it is wonderful to praise Him for what He has given us and to ALSO accept the other personalities He has created. Thank you for sharing this wisdom. And we all love you for being YOU! God bless you. Love, Peggy
