Jan 22 LOVE DOESN'T OBEY ALL THE RULES WE TRY TO GIVE IT.

Affirmation: Instead of telling people what they want, tell them who they are.

Who are you?You are:-God’s incredible creation.-Loved immensely and intensely-Courageous, Compassionate and Connected -Talented, gifted and capable-Intelligent and learning -Kind, loving, and thoughtful-Handsome and Beautiful 

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Wholehearted Guidepost from Brené Brown

Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith

BRENÉ'S INTENTION

I will hear myself above the noise. I will hear myself above the opinions of others. I will hear me. I will listen and I will hear me.

This Lesson's Intention

"I will hear me."
This is a reread to act as a reminder…What is your mantra?
Mine is I am trusting God to put things right. He will guide me.

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Mastering the 7 Decisions from Andy Andrews 

The Persistent Decision 

7. IWILL PERSIST WITHOUT EXCEPTION.

I possess the greatest power ever bestowed upon mankind. I hold fast to my dreams. I stay the course. I do not quit.

I acknowledge that most people quit when exhaustion sets in, but I am not “most people.”

I am stronger than most people. Average people compare themselves with other people, and that is why they remain average.

I compare myself to my potential. I am not average. I see exhaustion as a precursor to victory. By persisting without exception, my outcome—my success—is assured.

It is my wish that you have gained something positive and productive from reading about these seven decisions.

I strongly believe that there is nothing you can’t do if you have the proper mindset and conviction.-Andy Andrews

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.

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Reading for Today

Walk in Grace. Live in Love by Bob Goff

Jan. 22

LOVE DOESN'T OBEY ALL THE RULES WE TRY TO GIVE IT. 

My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.

JAMES 2:1 

 

My kids always made up silly games when they were young. I didn't understand at all how to play them, how you won, or what the purpose was. But that didn't matter because I loved being with my kids. We didn't need a set of rules or a clear winner for the time to be meaningful.

 

I think love works the same way: love doesn't obey all the rules we try to give it anyway. Sure, we might tell ourselves to take it slow, to play it cool; but love can't wait for us to get ourselves sorted out. I've heard the phrases "true love" and "tough love" used in an attempt to distinguish the kind of love we're giving or experiencing, but love doesn't come in flavors; it travels with us.

 

Just like little kids in a make-believe game, love finds its own way because it's never stationary. It lives on the move, not in containment. It can't sit still for long because it's too eager to find people to express itself to.

 

It's good to have boundaries in our relationships, but it's also okay to break the rules every now and again too. People will tell you not to give money if you don't know how someone will spend it, but sometimes love tells you to give it away anyway. People will tell you to turn off your phone to create space to reflect and recharge, but sometimes love answers the call. People will try to put principles in place to give order to our lives, and that's fine. But love doesn't obey all the rules we try to give it, so don't get hung up making them.

 

What "rule" do you need to break so you can be more loving to others?