Perceptions Made Right
Author: Unknown
"I'd rather die standing than live a life on my knees."
We should be willing to live our lives for ourselves. Speaking out for what we believe and standing up for what we do not. We should accept the world for what it is, knowing that we might not be able to change it. Don't be afraid of your voice but be willing to express it without hesitation. If you repress something it will only lead to resentment.
Don't ever let anyone bring you down in words or actions, all the same they are not worth your time in this life. All to often we are hard enough on ourselves, that we do not need someone else weighing us down further. We must always remember we cannot change someone, they must change themselves and that we all live in some sort of denial.
Be strong willed, devoted and passionate about something...not always someone. Do not rush into anything...especially love, because you may find that you've missed out on you. Take time to find yourself, to know what you want, expect, need, and know.
Love everyone, even the people you dislike. It is not your place to judge them, yet we do. Do things because YOU believe in them and respect others no matter what. If you work, work hard. Find something to have faith in. Do not be trusting of others but be trusting in yourself. Do not let anyone ever tell you that you are less than what you think you are, even the smallest part of being degraded can rip you apart.
Give your all knowing you may not get anything back in return. Help someone fighting a harder battle and fight your own tell you have nothing left. Finally repent, but don't regret the things you've done because they have made you who you are and what's done is done. If someone leads you to believe otherwise or to re-live your past...then let them go.
Forgive your enemies but never forget their names. Guard what is precious to you because people have an innate tendency to destroy. Acknowledge your temptations, weaknesses and then move forward. Be humble in all that you do because you are not that great... and what you have is a blessing.
Last, know that your path is laid out before you. That everything happens for a reason, whether it is to teach you, humble you, strengthen you, or protect you. Perhaps you will never know what God has planned just for you until you have enough faith to walk in his footsteps and enough courage to do what is right in your heart despite emotion. Some things are easier said than done...
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
