Stuff Happens

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

We live in a world of imperfect people, all of whom have rights and opinions, and we are one of them. The exercise of those rights and opinions carries consequences we all have to live with, whether or not they stem from our own choices. We each have to take responsibility for the “I” in our lives. Anyone who looks backward and doesn’t like what they see in their lives has the incredible power to do something different.

It Is Written

PSALM 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.

Rid Yourself of Blame

Blame keeps us right where we are, so if we want something different to happen, we need to take personal responsibility and act differently. We only deceive ourselves when we go around singing the “Somebody Done Me Wrong” song. My life begins when I take personal responsibility for my actions.

Prayer

Lord, remove self-deception far from me, and allow me to look into the mirror and hear myself when I begin to blame others. Help me take personal responsibility for my actions. Help me stop making excuses and blaming, and walk in a new direction. You know me better than I know myself. Help me seek You, put You first in my life, and obey Your still, small voice.

Takeaway

A better life happens when I take responsibility and stop blaming others.