Inspire Me!

By Pam Best

Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16

Because some people love their partners and friends the way they love themselves, their relationships are in trouble. For self-belittling works its way out through relationships. A proper self-nourishing and a realization of your own worth are essential if you are to be a good wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, or friend.

My Interpreation:

Indeed the days that we live in are evil. We are battered from day to day and often arrive at our homes stressed and frazzled. Sometimes we take out our frustrations on those around us. It is inevitable that if we internalize the mistakes of the day; if we take personally the failures over the years, they will become a part of the fabric of who we are. When those things become a part of our personalities, they surface in those times of anger and they are unleashed upon our loved ones. When we dislike self, it isn't long before we dislike the "self" that we see in other people. And then we will begin to dislike the "self"; that we see in God. Not that God is in our image, but because we are in His image. We begin a cycle of blame that leads to resentment and strains what could be beautiful relationships. Dont' mistake failing at a goal for failure as a person. Know thyself. Love yourself. Appreciate the bad and good that define who you are. Once you accept yourself and accept God's desire and ability to change you into who you are destined to be, not only will your image of yourself change, but your image of others will change as well. The way you feel about yourself is reflected in the way you feel about and treat other people. Love yourself as God loves you and then you can rightly love your neighbors. Amen!

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