Everyone Has One

Most people have an opinion about almost everything. And, as we've heard our whole lives, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But both your opinion, as well as other people's opinions could be either highly beneficial, or detrimental to your life.

Far too many people allow the opinions of others to control their lives. Children in school want to "fit in," so they do things so that others will think well of them. As my children were growing up I told them many times that they would never be able to please everyone, so stop trying.

But when children grow up many of them continue to allow the opinions of others to control their lives. People become so self conscious of what other people think of them that it often stifles them from trying something new. Why do the opinions of others matter so much to us?

I'm not talking about getting some good solid counsel or advice from someone we trust. I'm not talking about asking questions and due diligence before pursuing a new path. I'm talking about having fear of what others will think of you if you decide to do something they do not agree with.

Who is ultimately responsible for your life? You are. No matter what others say or think, you are the one who is responsible for your own decisions and actions. And no matter what you decide to do, or not do, you can be assured that there will be lots of opinions about it.

If you decide to pursue a new career, or even something that is way outside of the nine dots, what will others think? What will they say? What will they think of you? Does it really matter?

If you are afraid of moving forward in any endeavor because of what people may say about you or think about you, then you are being controlled. You are not in charge of your own life. But, again, guess who is ultimately responsible for your own life?

The key to breaking out of this is determined by something you already have, your opinion of yourself. What is your opinion of yourself? That opinion will absolutely determine where your life will go.

But, just like other people's opinions, your own opinion of yourself can also keep you from pursuing your goals and dreams. You can never rise any higher than who you really think you are, or, who you really think you can become. And if you have a low opinion of yourself, changing it can change your life.

Have you ever wondered how we arrived at the opinions that have about ourselves? Some of them can be from our own experiences. But many of them are a result of what others have said to us.

Regardless of whether you have a very low opinion of yourself, or a mediocre opinion of yourself, it is within your power to change it. And your life will not change until you change your opinion of yourself. A phrase from the Bible has been quoted for centuries and it is still true: as he thinks in his heart, so is he.

Most people's opinions of themselves are based on their present circumstances or conditions. This is where I am because this is who I am. Very few ever explore the possibility of potential. They fail to realize that within each one of us is tremendous potential.

Two people can be experiencing the same set of circumstances, but with different mindsets. Both could be in dire straights financially and one could see himself as a failure. That opinion of himself would be based on his circumstances.

On the other hand, someone else could look at the same trouble and see it for what it is; some lousy times. But, his opinion of himself could be that of looking for and expecting better opportunities ahead. That too is an opinion, not based on circumstances, but rather a belief in oneself to find success.

A great key in helping to improve your opinion of yourself is to consider the most important opinion of all; God's opinion of you. For the Bible believing Christian, God's opinions are very clear.

God loves you, and nothing can ever separate you from His love. He sees you as His dear child, holy and without blame; and acceptable in His sight. The Scriptures say that God accepts us.

Family, friends, and co-workers may not accept you, but God does, unreservedly. His love for you is unwavering. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He made no failures and is very concerned with your life being blessed and successful.

If that is His opinion of you, then why not accept it and see yourself as who He has made you to be? See yourself as a child of God with unlimited potential, because with His help and guidance there is no situation or circumstance that He cannot provide a solution for you.

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