Taking Criticism
I’ve had a bowl full of criticism this week. The reality is all of it’s been true.
- I Procrastinate
- I Lose Things
- I’m Unproductive
- I’m not Punctual
- I’m Unprepared
These five things are hindering me in every area of my life. It breaks my heart but what can I do? I heard this week that people never change. The situations around them may, but they never do. I disagree with this. The reality is I used to smoke, but I don’t now. I used to be drunk every weekend. I’m not now. I used to be bisexual. I am not now. I didn’t believe that Christianity was the true and only way. I do now. I used to not believe in commitment. I do now.
And I am working on not hurting people by not holding up my end of the deal. I’m trying not to be judgmental, or proud, or boastful, or wimpy, or recluse.
So I chin up!
And accept that I have five more things to work on. It’s good that it’s being pointed out. ÂÂ
I apologized to my supervisor, my husband, and to myself for unmet expectations. Most of all I apologize to God. I am His representative after all. I really want to be better. I testify that change is real. If God gives me the opportunity, again, I will do better.
 Knowing that…if I lack wisdom I can ask God and He will give me liberally. So I ask God to help me in these and other things. Will you pray with me?
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8:36 update
I was sitting here thinking about my post for the day and wanted to make a correction. I know I never would have changed anything about myself unless I had the in dwelling of the Holy Spirit. Without that I am all together miserable. Christ is my hope and my reward. If there is any growth in me it is because it is through His strenght and nothing of myself. If I try I may get so far, but it is only a matter of time before my trying will fail. But with the Lord, I am an Overcomer. Praise the Lord for what He has done on this Good Friday. Remember Christ!
April 7th, 2007 at 8:53 am
thanks for the honesty… me too. don’t you just hate people who speak truth into your life? j/k.
April 7th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
Ha! you know we need them around right. Today it’s better. I feel as if I’ve grown a half of an inch.
April 10th, 2007 at 10:11 am
Tamar - Thank you for being so transparent. It does seem that we fight the same battles over and over. I appreciate you being will to talk about the things in your life that need work. But, more than that, I loved hearing how you have changed in the past. Being able to acknowledge the work God has done in the past makes the striving of change so much easier. If He was faithful then, He will be faithful now. I am encouraged, proud and challeged by reading your post.
April 11th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
Wow Amen! God is …able