We AreWithoutExcuse

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

Healing begins when we stop blaming everyone else, look in the mirror, and accept responsibility for who and where we are. The responsibility falls to us. Our family of origin, circumstances, and other people do impact our lives, but we hold the power to choose how we respond. Maybe we were not raised in a home where God was honored or taught, but that is no excuse for our behavior.

It Is Written

ROMANS 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His

eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, being understood by what

has been made, so that they are without excuse.

Say No to Victim Mentality

If we stop long enough to be quiet, look at a flower, smell a rose, take a deep breath

after a rain shower, gaze at the twinkling stars and the night sky, or listen to the

stillness of the night, quiet our own thoughts and ask Him to reveal Himself, He will. He has!

Prayer

Lord, help us stop blaming everything on everyone else, be quiet, and assume personal responsibility for who we are, where we are, and what we will do next. The past is behind us and unchangeable, but we hold the power to shape our future through our beliefs, choices, actions, and words. Help us be wise and to ask for wisdom from You, the one who put the galaxies into place, created gravity and the seasons, and watches over Your word to perform.

Takeaway

Listen to the messages of creation.