Identity *a crown & the Bible*

Today a sad encounter with an old friend made me learn one of the greatest lessons I've learnt this year and that's the difference between people's views of us and that of ourselves, and also the grave and exhausting work that comes with amending those differences. See, I believe in people and the impact they have on us but above that, I believe in worthy people. Determining if someone is worth your efforts and time is simple. You'll know they are worth it when you assess and realize that their presence in your life has challenged, sharpened, motivated and added laughter and value in the person you are aiming to be. We all have been someone we are not today, we all have thought and acted in ways that amaze us now. But, a big BUT, everyone you surround yourself with now, needs to know and understand your evolution. We all have ways in which we describe ourselves, be it those intangible characteristics or our physical features and that may change but for as long as that Is what we are convinced of, its no one's place to enforce anything different, especially if they are not improving or being positive. I am holy, righteous, beautiful, intelligent, attractive, zealous, did I say holy and righteous, ok yes I did. Now that's what I believe. That's what I am working on improving daily. This may not be who the next person perceives me to be but IF and only if I have decided they are worth it, will I get on a quest to introduce to them why I believe I am that and let them understand that its only upwards from here. People from the past that insist on changing your mind about who you are and will be using the old you as reference, are a simple waste of effort. I keep people in my life based on how they make me feel, I love positive challenges and constructive critiscm but have realized I have very little tolerance to nasty attitudes and petty opinions that only leave me feeling like I am nothing close to what I believe God has destined me to be.

 I am (YOU TOO) the royal priesthood, a holy nation, one belonging to God.

1 PETER 2:9