Keeping it real

My man wrote a post today that really got to me! He quoted something from a book he is currently reading by Irwin McManus. It says, "God formed us in his image and then breathed life into us. God's life in us is sustained by character. When we lose the character of God, we lose the life of God in us. But to have his character, we must first die to ourselves, because to become like Him is what it means to really live."

Wow..."When we lose the character of God, we lose the life of God in us". Let that twirl in your mind for a bit. What do you think about that? How does that affect you?

It reminded me of a poem from Marianne Williamson. Now I know she is a New Age-y gal but this particular writing from her has so many truths that I wanted to share it with you all...

Our Deepest Fear

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

So how does this speak to you?