James W. Inspirational Thoughts

Most people seem to think your character is judged by your body of work as a person. Some even think it's based on your contributions to society, and accountability as a family person. Truth is, the things we do to satisfy MAN, doesn't count, even in the event of being acknowledged by your fellow peers, doesn't count. It's the things we do in total darkness for nobody to see, are the things that define our true character as to who we are as a person (Per God).

Just because a person doesn't share the same interest as you, like the same things you like, value the same things as you value, or do the same things as you do, doesn't mean they are different. Nor does it mean something is wrong with them. Why can't it be, God just made two people different? And besides, that same person could easily flip that same script all the way around on you, and say, "It's something different about you", for those same exact reasons you used on them. In other words, your views, thoughts, ideas, and desires, aren't the foundation for all mankind to follow. Now do us all a favor, and STOP judging people because they aren't of your likeness.

We've all been through those dead spots in life when we thought we were less than how others perceive us be. But we've also had those patches in life when certain people REMINDED us that we're less than how we view ourselves to be. Lesson #1 on life 101, nobody is less than nobody no matter their place in life. Lesson #2, if someone blatantly attempts to devalue your place in life, ALWAYS consider the source. Lesson #3, Our place in life is decided by God, NOT by man. and Lesson #4, NEVER allow your misfortunes in life to dictate and derail the great person God created you to be.

What was the worst decision you ever made and how did it impact your life? Did you carry that resentment around with you, and if so, what did you accomplish from it? Just because you make a bad decision, doesn't mean you have to carry it around with you no matter the consequences. Our sufferings are designed to make us better, improve our character, and eventually transform us into quality individuals in life. We should never allow poor decisions to harden our hearts to the point of no return, because in doing so, not even God can do anything with you to help you under those circumstances.