Labels, labels, labels, they are everywhere. We put labels on food, cars(lincese plates), pets(tags), ourselves, and even people! Today I would like to focus on the labels we place on ourselves and others, while comparing them to the labels our Lord gives us. Often times we are labeled by our academic or athletic abilities, talents,success, and even failures. For instance one might be labeled as mean,shy,smart, fast, and so on and so forth. Not all of these labels are negative, but all of them do place us in a box. Many of us also struggle with self image issues because of the way we are labeled by others and even ourselves. It is important that we realize that in Christ we are all given new labels( heirs, children, forgiven, loved, called, fearfully and wonderfully made,etc.). It is also important that we try our best not to label others and/or act on the labels an individual has been given. We should act on the labels that our Heavenly Father has given each of us. Today, I challenge you to rip off your labels and to walk in the calling and purpose of Christ! He wants to label you as His very own! The choice is yours.
Quote to Ponder: Quite honestly, most people are quick to “write someone off.” But our God is a God of the second chance. Learn from One who is patient with you, and you’ll learn to be patient with others. – Woodrow Kroll
*** Read John 8. You will see how Christ labels an adulterous woman despite those around her.***
Peace & Love,
Brittany
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