“Why are you [the person you are]?”* “Thank
you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous-how
well I know it.” (Psalms 139:14, NLT) Whether you believe it or not, God
knew and loved the unique creation you are before you even made your entrance
into this world.
Jeremiah 1:5 (MSG) says, “Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw
the light of day, I had holy plans for you…” What are your positive and
negative qualities? As an example, let’s once again use a person I know very
well-myself.
Among my positives are: I listen
intensely to immediately connect emotionally with what a person is discussing
with me allowing them to open up to me in a way that has been impossible for
them in the past. I am reliable and an encourager both verbally and through
this blog.
My service skills at work and
volunteering are above average. I have a strong sense of what is right and
wrong, and strive to make that happen on a normal basis. I can be very
compassionate to an unfortunate individual in a situation.
My relationship with God is solid (in
my own unique way). Family is important to me. I closely value the strong male
relationships I have. My wife is my best friend.
I simply adore dogs of all kinds
(especially my three Chihuahuas). Communicating through writing is important to
me. Reading (via audio book) is an enjoyable part of my existence. I am a
multi-tasker.
On my negative side, I can be rather
blunt and sarcastic when I’m stressed or irritated. I can use my superb ability
to write as a scalpel to inflict pain on innocent victims. At times I have
tunnel vision to doing a project (like blogging).
I don’t hear or correspond to others
communication with me. I am no raving beauty looks or physique-wise. Because of
my age, height, and weight, my venting can often make others think I’m angrier
than I often am. (If I feel a stranger needs a hug, I ask permission as I can
completely envelop a person with this action.) I come across more spiritually
than I often am. (I am very familiar with church lingo.)
You can ask my wife or daughter, I can
be disrespectful with my language. When
it comes to certain things in my life, mentally I can set myself up for failure
(If it’s not something I want to do or think I can do). At times I have no
desire to do things according to the Bible;
Robert’s way is entirely faulty, selfish (and familiar). It’s my default mode
doomed for failure.
That’s enough of delving into my
psyche. What about you. Have you ever done a pros and cons list on yourself?
Did the good outweigh the bad or the other way around? I have no idea what
makes you the unique individual you are. There is one thing I can assure you
of. You are of great value to the Almighty.
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