Name Calling

August 17, 2010

Today’s post is going to be a little different than usual. I am going to ask you to do something…… I promise it won’t take long……P.R.O.M.I.S.E!!!! If you are at work, it won’t take but just a moment of your time. If you are at home with the kids, give them a healthy snack and by the time they are done so will you……

Take a moment right now and jot down all the titles you have (the many hats you wear)…..

For Example:

Regina

Mom

Wife

Sister

Daughter

Friend

Easy as pie….. right! And don’t forget those hard ones…… On my list I put down “loser” and “Fatso.” I know they are harsh….hurtful….painful….but nevertheless, I sometimes use those words to talk about myself. And don’t forget your occupational titles as well…..

Okay, now get started…. on your mark…. get set…..List those Titles, Baby!! I’ll wait…….

……Done? Great!! It is amazing how many titles you have, isn’t it. No wonder we are so tired All. The. Time!! Take just a moment and read over your list…..I’ll wait…..

…..Okay, now read this prayer…..

Father, My Creator, My Love, My Friend, I have a list of the many names I go by. Father, each one of these names defines who I am here on this Earth. Open my eyes and heart to see the names that you call me. Those names that define me to you. In your name….Amen

Okay, now, the fun part…..make another list and write down a godly name next to your earthly name..Ask yourself, how does God see you???

For Example:

Mother Christian Role-Model

Wife Bride of Christ

Loser Heiress

Fatso God’s Work in Progress

Now, remember, God possesses Perfect Love. And with Perfect Love, there are no insults. You may consider yourself a fatso but God doesn’t see you that way….EVER!! After you finish God’s list, prayerfully read over them…. Can’t you feel His love????

God Bless……
Regina