Here's to you.

"You are too nice." I've heard that phrase all my life, like it's a flaw. I was watching 27 dresses for the millionth time because I love romantic comedies ;) but it occurred to me that her kindness was being portrayed as a bad attribute. I've been told I need to put my boundaries up. I believe boundaries are a must and are warranted, but these characteristics should not be seen as negatives!

Of course we're are going to experience more pain than the average person because of the vulnerability that comes with the kindness that's given. But I would rather go through this than change who I am, and who I believe I should be. I always tell my roommate I wasn't made for this place and she freaks out haha! I just want to be in heaven so bad! This world is not our home and I am reminded daily by the fact that the good things, the way God hoped for it to be is seen as negatives. So for the person, struggling to be the way they are, or fighting for the way God meant it to be, here's to you!!! Let your light shine. Love you all. xoxo




--smeagers


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Matthew 5

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

 ¹ Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, ² and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

    He said:    ³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
   for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ Blessed are those who mourn,
   for they will be comforted.
⁵ Blessed are the meek,
   for they will inherit the earth.
⁶ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
   for they will be filled.
⁷ Blessed are the merciful,
   for they will be shown mercy.
⁸ Blessed are the pure in heart,
   for they will see God.
⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers,
   for they will be called children of God.
¹⁰ Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
   for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
   ¹¹ “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Salt and Light

    ¹³ “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.    ¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.