It's Not About Me

 When I came to the realization and understanding that everything does not revolve around me and its not always about me; I suddenly had a more serene outlook on my circumstances, my life , career just about everything that is in my world. Some insights:

• How do you get to the point where you aren't always thinking about self and what the world is giving you and telling you ?
•  For me it was when I realized it was because I was thinking more, meditating more, praying more  and reading more and studying more about what the Bible has to say and do and not about what I must gain and what must be done for me.
• I realized I could  say thank you  God for hearing me and for being with me, protecting me even when  I think things are lousy and not so great.
• It came true  for me; all the things that I had  heard and had seen in the faithful, a peace about life that you gain with complete trust in God, finally happened to me; I became the faithful.
• The choices I make about even the smallest things effect my day and determine if it is going to be about me or about Jesus. Example: The weather has been so dreary and cold, unable to get  out much and the day seems to have nothing new to offer, nothing exciting going on or looking forward to, kind of a slump day. I  realized where my thoughts were going; another week till pay day, the same old difficulties at work, at home, same ole, same ole except a different day. I was beginning to think where is that tingle, that sparkle that excitement for the day I am in.   I said out loud,  "This is where the rubber hits the road, Nikki" this is where in this very second that I can make a choice to look to what Jesus has to say and do or what I feel like saying about this  "slump" day.
• Then I make my choice, I remember God's word, His verses, I quote out loud. Philippians 4:4-9  "Finally ,  brethren, whatever things are true,whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of a good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy  - meditate on these things, The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the the God of peace will be with you."  
•  I get the focus off of myself and I start to speak  out loud the positive; thank God for each and every thing He has given me, blessed me with, all of His promises to me and  understand it is not about me.

So, if you ever have one or some of those days, as I do, choose to turn it around and remember it is not about you but about Jesus Christ and worshiping Him, about what He has to say. Trust Him totally with every problem and He will take care of all the rest.

I have learned:

• For every circumstance I encounter, God has the answer
• The Bible is the blueprint for my life; God made me and He knows what I need. I need to read the blueprint for the path of my life.
• I choose to make my day, my life for the good that is in it or I can choose to see only what I don't have.
• If you don't like your habits, determine to do something in your day to change it.
• If you fail, ask God to give you the strength, Philippians 4:13 to do it.
• Keep doing what God says  to do, keep making the turns that he says. What are those turns for your life? Fin out what His will  is for you.
• What is that will of God for you ? It is found in His word. Seek Him out and you will find Him. Jeremiah 29:13 
• Keep showing up at Sunday School, at church, at fellowships where people who love Jesus are.
• God has given you a  special gift to offer to others, to help others, your passion, what you love to do, use it so God's name may be mentioned and exalted, lifted up.
• Speak His name in a crowd, to a friend, to a neighbor, to a stranger and see the strength the blessings ( favor ) you receive. It works !!
• The Bible is the only book that speaks to you , it is living, true and inspired by God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17.  
• I want to be in charge of my day, my life, have favor and blessing from God. I know if i am obedient and keep trying very hard, every day no matter what, I can find God's will for my life.  I make a choice to set aside time and worship, with prayer, reading , and thanking God for every thing I can think of. James 1:17 ...  Every good and perfect gift is from above.

  Finally,
Don't let anyone or any circumstance rob you of the joy,  peace or the sweet promises of God . Know what Jesus says about how much  you mean to Him and how much He loves you. He chose you !! John 15:16-17. Keep talking to Jesus, He is listening. He never sleeps nor slumbes- Psalm 121:4

All these things have taught me it is not about me !!

In Jesus Name,
Nikki