“…and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake.”
Philemon 1:6
Being as the title is a bit, well, ego centric, I thought I’d bring in some Bible to back up my case.
Far to often we focus on the negatives in life.
In ourselves.
In our relationships. Our workplace. Our nation.
I thought it’d challenge us to name good things about ourselves because, whether your believe in God or not, we are His workmanship.
So, five things I like about me (to the glory and praise of God!)
1. My hair. I’ve always had great, easy to maintain hair save the two years I succumbed to the “blow cut” in the early ’70s. I’m grateful.
2. My voice. I have a decent singing voice. While I never cared to perform, I’m grateful to be able to use my voice to lead worship.
3. My writing. I love, love, love that I get to write books and tell stories. I am so very blessed.
4. My easy-going personality. As one who struggled with anxiety, I’m very grateful to walk in peace and to embrace life as it comes. (Most of the time.)
5. My physicality. I’m not an athlete, athlete, but I can hang in a spin class. Hang with a P90X video. Run a couple of miles. I’m proud of that. 🙂
Now your turn. What five things do you like about yourself?
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Love the idea behind this post:)
My five things I like about myself:
1. I can now consider myself a runner. I’ve always wanted this to be true about myself and now it is true.
2. I can BAKE some cookies:)
3. I’m an avid reader. I love reading and SHARING books with friends, students, anyone who will listen.
4. I’m a natural-born teacher/learner. I love learning and teaching. I especially love coming up with creative/unconventional ways to teach a concept.
5. My hair:) Like you, I have always had great hair – the kind that can be curly one day and stick straight the next. And it’s blonde, which I adore.
Thanks for encouraging other to look for the good in themselves. We too often focus on the bad like you said.
Author
Great list Alicia! I love it. I can bake some cookies too. 🙂 Guess we all have more than five things.
Thanks for sharing!
1. I love God
2. I keep a clean house
3. I am a good cook
4. I love praying for people
5. I try to keep myself neat and presentable
Author
Fran, you make me smile! Good list! True of you…
I love that as a Home Health Aide for the elderly, I strive to do my very best for them each day.
I love that I am willing to try new things – even if they scare me.
I love that I am always trying to learn new things.
I love that I am a daughter of the King!
I love that people matter so much to me.
Thanks, Rachel. This was fun.
Author
Marie, I really love your list. It’s great to be honest about our good qualities.
Rachel
1. I love that I produced an amazing daughter.
I might be a little bias, but I think she’s pretty amazing.
2. That I love to research.
3. I love to write.
4. That I love to travel with my husband.
5. That I love to read.
Author
Josette, I bet your daughter is amazing!
Love our list!
Rachel
Great post!
1. I love that I am compassionate.
2. I love that I love books and words.
3. I love that I am Anne of Green Gables obsessed.
4. I love that (my friends say) I’m witty.
5. I love that I am VERY sentimental.
Author
Jordan, great qualities!
Rachel
Five things, Hmm.
1. I would have to say my sense of humor. Goofy at times it maybe.
2. That I can still play Soccer on two teams, and I can run sprints 13-15 mph. (at least that’s what the computer chip says!) 🙂
3. I love my Faith in God.
4. I love my imagination.
5. I love that I can stop, look and listen in the midst of life’s craziness. (most of the time!)
Wow! Good question Rachel!
Author
Wendy, I love that you still play soccer. I wish I had a sport like that to play.
Great list.
Rachel