There is no lack of information these days about
self-esteem. Books, classes, seminars and web sites are
full of suggestions to help you with your self-image. But,
is what you believe about yourself true reality or is it
false reality.
Most people will agree that the clear picture that you have
of yourself in your mind is who you really are. That
picture may be based on what others think or say about you,
what job or occupation you have, your education or social
standing, or even your bank account. Simply put, your
self-image is based on information that you have accepted.
But, is it the true reality of who you really are?
Just because someone chooses to base their self worth on
facts or circumstances about themselves does not mean that
that is their true reality. It may be the reality that
they have chosen for the moment, but it isn't necessarily
true.
For example, if someone has no money in the bank, they may
choose to accept that they are a poor person. Their
self-esteem would be very low, based on the lack of money
that they have. They can accept that reality, and live in
it. But does having no money make you a poor person? If
that were true then anyone who has a low bank balance would
be destined to be poor, and we know that is not the case.
Your current reality is your reality because you have
accepted it. Your opinions of yourself, your self-image,
your self-esteem and your self worth are all dependent on
who you think you are at this moment. It may be your
reality at this moment, but could it be a false reality?
Suppose a person thinks that they are George Washington
living in 1776. We would all readily agree that they are
out of touch with reality. But for them, as delusional as
they may be, because of what they have accepted in their
minds, that is their reality.
The Creator designed all of us to have free will. It is
your freedom of will that allows you to accept any reality
you want to, whether it is a true reality or a false
reality.
The amazing part is that God never intended for people to
fail! He designed us to be successful and to live
abundantly. Whenever a Christian thinks less of himself
than what God thinks of him, that person is truly out of
touch with reality. And again, your reality will be
whichever reality you choose to accept.
So, what is God's opinion of you? How does He really see
you? As a Christian, in His sight you are righteous, which
means you are right in His sight. Nothing can separate you
from His love. He is on your side so that you can be
victorious in every situation in life. Now that is true
reality.
You can accept what God has said as your reality, or look
at the current facts and circumstances around you and
accept that instead. Whatever reality you accept in your
life, is what you will continue to see manifested.
People who see themselves as failures consistently fail.
People who see themselves as not smart rarely gain new
knowledge. People that go around saying, "I never get a
break," seldom do.
The thoughts you have allowed in your mind, develop roots
in your heart and become your core beliefs. These core
beliefs then form your self-worth. But, because it all
starts with a thought, you can begin to change your reality
by first changing your thoughts.
Why not accept who God says that you really are? Why not
accept and expect His help and direction in every category
of your life? You can change the facts and circumstance in
your life by changing your reality!
You really are who He says that you are. You really do
have what He says that you have. And, you really can do
all that he says that you can do.
That is true reality!
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Michael is a husband, father, minister, author, and
broadcaster. He has been the voice on numerous productions
over the years.
