We spend so much time worrying about who likes us, what someone is doing, our worth to others, and our faults, and shortcomings, while at the same time, trying to figure out why our lives aren’t working. At the end of the day, people’s words and opinions of us, plus five dollars might get a value meal at the local restaurant. Until those same words that people use to correct lives work to perfect their own, they fail to have power or importance.
Whether you are moving toward the hope of a job and/or a home, have a dream of writing a book or a play, or a desire to find a cure for a crippling disease, do not allow anyone or anything to steal your dream away.
Take care,
Charlotte
Dream Madly, Pursue Wildly, Trust Completely
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Let me first say, that we are ALL flawed humans living in an imperfect world. However, I was wondering how the world would be impacted (here and now) if the following happened.
What would happen if:
- True, Bible-believing, Christ-following, Christians would admit we are not perfect but only have accepted the sacrifice of the One (Jesus Christ) who is perfect. Because of that, we take responsibility and ask for forgiveness for all those, past and present who, in their own woundedness and humanity, have judged, cursed, harmed, sinned against, betrayed, and put themselves above others.
- Caucasians would admit, although they cannot speak or represent the whole race, that horrendous crime, sin, harm, racism, and inhumanity have been done to people of color throughout history. Because of that, Caucasians would take responsibility and ask for forgiveness for all those, past and present who, in their own woundedness and humanity, have judged, cursed, murdered, sinned against, betrayed, and put themselves above others.
- African Americans would admit although they cannot speak or represent the whole race, that in our pain and anger, horrendous crime, sin, harm, racism, and disrespect have been done to Caucasians and other people of color. Because of that, we take responsibility and ask for forgiveness for all those, past and present who, in our woundedness and humanity, have judged, blamed, murdered, sinned against, betrayed, lacked responsibility, and put ourselvs above others.
- People of all races, religions, and cultures would admit although they cannot speak or represent their entire group, they have greatly harmed and disrespected others. Because of that, they would take responsibility and ask for forgiveness for all those, past and present who, in their own woundedness and humanity, have imprisoned, discriminated, shut down, judged, blamed, murdered, sinned against, betrayed, battled against, and put themselves above others.
I wonder. What would happen if we, as humans, would simply take responsibility for our harm against others (without defense) and just say, “Please forgive me?”
Take care,
Charlotte
Dream Madly, Pursue Wildly, Trust Completely
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Often, we struggle or think something is wrong with us because we believe we would be useful if we were doing what someone else was doing or waiting until we reached a certain level of accomplishment. Consider this. Maybe your greatest use is based on who you are now (imperfections and all) and how the Lord wants to show His power through you instead of the place of growth and strength you believe you need to strive to where you feel you have control. Are you feeling directionless, vulnerable, out of control, maybe a little crazy, yet willing to be used? Boy, sounds exactly like the perfect place where God calls us to be. Just a thought. So where are YOU at?
Take care,
Charlotte
Dream Madly, Pursue Wildly, Trust Completely
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Maybe the idea of creating a new organization to change the status quo is running through your mind. Perhaps, you have been asked to lead a group at church, thought of writing a book, start a sports team, begin a business, or tell your story to a support group that could learn from you.
Regardless of the situation, each action will take a leap of faith and a beginning of a dream. Each situation will require you to do or try something you have not done before or test an ability you are not sure you have.
What beginning of a dream is requiring you to step out of your safety zone and act upon it? Do you find it difficult to begin to dream right now after going through certain strains, struggles, uncertainty, or some fear? You can do this!
Take care,
Charlotte
Dream Madly, Pursue Wildly, Trust Completely
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Life is too short to worry about why someone else is doing better than we are. Man, it really gets rough sometimes but now is not the time to blame everybody and Santa Claus for why things are bad and life is not working the way we planned.Â
Now is not the time to envy celebrities or anyone else for what they do, the poor choices they make, or what they have. Instead of making it about the time of others, what choices will we make to change our lives, be brave, and change our world? At what point do we tire of being mere spectators of others’ lives? Whoever said the words, “I don’t have a choice” lied. Now is the Time for Courage. Question: How will you move in courage today?
You can do this!
Charlotte
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We hate what we fear! Those things that we are insecure about become our fears. Because fear is based on our limitations, we have a knee-jerk response to control. That control needs “me” to be stronger while “others or the situation” is less. For example, racist hatred is based on the fear that someone is taking something from who they are. They must put someone else down to feel greater. If I feel insecure about my looks, race, weight, age, gender, etc. I will have a fear that it will be taken away or threatened. Therefore, I must become fierce, prove to others my pride, go to extreme measures to keep my looks or weight off or make demands for others to accept me or my beliefs. If I am insecure that I am loved, accepted, or have worth, I will hate anything or anyone that threatens or reminds me of that insecurity including God. What are you hating today due to an insecurity or fear? You can do this! www.charlottehunt.com.
Charlotte
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