Can I Guard Against Self-sabotage?

Friends play a significant role in each person’s life from childhood onward. There are many levels of friendship, ranging from casual to best friends. In healthy friendships the ties that bind individuals together are personal strengths like commitment, trust, respect, and abiding love.

Mutual weaknesses exist in friendships, but mutual strengths tend to compensate for weaknesses in each other’s character and personality. Samuel’s role was to mentor Saul on how to be king, but more importantly, to listen and obey God’s instructions. This was to be his highest objective.

1 Samuel 15 reveals Saul’s propensity for self-sabotage leading to God’s rejecting him as Israel’s king. God rejected Saul for disobedience and for lying about being obedient. Living within God’s boundaries is the best deterrent to self-sabotage. Daily acknowledging the presence of God in your life should always be your highest priority.  

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All day and all night your hand was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water on a sunny day until I finally admitted all my sins to you an stopped trying to hide them. I said to myself, “I will confess my sins to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.

~Psalm 32:4-5 The Living Bible

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Infused with God's Love and Light - Part 1

There’s a definite uniqueness to each person’s biology, chemistry and personality that sets us apart from others. God created each of us to be authentic, natural and spontaneous in expressing who we are. Yet limits must be placed on our impulsive thoughts and behaviors to provide ethical and moral character that’s pleasing to God.

The miracle of salvation is the infusion of God’s unearned love that sets us apart to be his treasured possession through faith in Jesus Christ. Consequently, nothing can overcome the boundaries God places around us. Within these boundaries, he created us for good works that comprise our unique identity and purpose.

As you grasp this truth and hold on to it with determination, God’s purpose for you is welcomed and acceptable. Sensing what you can be and do in compliance with what God intended, your identity comes into harmony with God’s desire for you. This choice brings peace, joy and security you will feel to the depths of your soul.