“You’ll have to stand for something, or you’ll fall for anything”,…Yes, it’s a line in a country song from a ways back, but it has stuck with me daily ever since I first heard it over 30 years ago. Really good lyrics, even if you’re not a fan of Country music. Myself, I can appreciate most all genres for different reasons.
#Aaron Tippin https://youtu.be/Z_s-Qk07KxA
If you’ve read some of my past stories on here, (ex. Old Fashioned Holiness Church Summer Revivals,…from an age of innocence perspective. ✨✝️✨ – (anintrovertsreconnection.com) ), you’ll see that my extremely religious background definitely instilled solid foundational beliefs in me. Thankfully, I’ve also been open to a life of ongoing education; so I have had the opportunity to let my standards be questioned, re-reviewed, prayed about, and ultimately I’ve actually felt the personal growth starting.
I’m forever a work in progress though,…no perfection goals here by any means.; and no judgment going out either, that’s not my place.
Proverbs 31:8 – Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.
Matthew 7:1-2 – “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Throughout my healing process my voice is slowly starting to get stronger. I’m super afraid about the specifics of the how’s, when’s, and whys to really put it to use. All these years of quiet submission has turned me into the ultimate people pleaser. People around me are used to seeing me smile and nod, and not hearing much opinion out of me, but believe me, I’ve always had them.
I’m keeping this song one liner in the back of my mind, along with adding lots more daily affirmations and prayers to try to keep my new voice “in check”. It’s definitely much more than I can handle on my own. Today I’m thankful that I can turn to God in my prayers for guidance and help with the self control needed to truly “do no harm”.
Growing past the “people pleasing” trait is so much easier said than done. But I’m stepping out,….I just have to be ok knowing that not everyone is going to agree, or even like me, and that is ok. There’s a much bigger and more important life picture outside of my own little comfort bubble.
Live, Laugh, Love with everything you’ve got, while you still can! 💜✨ Thank you so much for stopping by and being a part of my writing journey here. I truly appreciate and value you all.
