My Featured Blogger this week, the creator of My Way Home, is, in her own words, “a freelance writer, mom, and wife who’s all about being at home,” but who strives, “above all, to focus on using (her) life to prepare for (her) heavenly home.”
My take on her? (I know her name, but don’t know if she wants it made public; hint: it’s not Taylor Swift). She’s the real deal, a thoughtful, passionate Jesus-follower, who strives to walk the talk and to bring as many people as possible along with her on that journey heavenward.
“But without God, esteeming one’s self can lead to confusion, narcissism, and emptiness.”
So many truths have come to pass. How people can ignore Him confuses me. He’s clearly all around us. I’m a better person when I lean on Him. I’m far from perfect but I try.
Wonderful read.
You are a master of finding the good Guest.
Thank you. There are a lot to choose from!
Self Esteem. The opposite of esteeming God above ourselves. The opposite of loving others as if they were ourselves. The opposite of the character of God. The opposite of His life-giving Son. May He be glorified!
Ron
http://www.theburningheart.com
But I do think there is such a thing as godly self-esteem, Ron, don’t you? Not what so many modern practitioners think of when they use the term, but a self-esteem rooted in our status as children of God.
Yes! You are so right. We are made in His image and likeness and we should glory in that because He has created us by and for His pleasure. I just wrote a post about this subject titled: “You are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made.” So, I stand adjusted by your comment!
Ron
http://www.theburningheart.com
Thank you for taking the time to respond to me. It means a lot.
Ron