You are not your past. Remember that when you begin to see your path headed towards old habits.
You are not how you used to behave and the places that you used to go.
You are not stuck in the same rut you used to be so comfortable in.
Don't allow a temporary set back to convince you that you are not worthy!
Alot of times, we hold onto bad ways of thinking and living, but still claim to be growing. No more! Not for me. We are all works in progress, but the key word there is PROGRESS. You have to continue to take steps forward each day on the path towards growth if you ever expect to get anywhere. It's time to really live it. How you're living right now, MATTERS.
So, I challenge you today to look at who you follow on social media and who you are in relationships with in real life. Do those people contribute to your growth? Do they empower you or drain you? Do they support you or drag you down? Many of us will be so quick to go on an unfollowing spree from bad examples or bad influences, but will keep up our own bad habits night after night. Or, we will sit on our high horse and bark about how people should be living, when we ourselves know we don't have it all together. WHAT?? Following your path in no way entails telling others what they should be doing. What God calls us to do is SHOW them. Lead by example. Love the people who are different from you. When someone doesn't support you, that's OK! You know why? Because we can keep right on walking down our path, setting that example, and hopefully one day they will see the light.
Show them love. You may be the only example of love they have seen that day, that month, or even that year. Ultimately, it's not up to you to change their heart.
What you can do is unfollow those negative people on social media and in real life. Choose more uplifting and positive influences to be present in your day to day. You can purposely choose to listen to uplifting music. Get real. Make a stand. Stop letting conformity run you over. Stop allowing the pattern of this broken world to dictate how you live your life.
Social media is a constant distraction in today's world. It takes up a ridiculous amount of most people's day. If you can scroll for an hour, you can study for an hour. This alone proves to us that we have plenty of time. Actually, time to read isn't even a problem these days, since you can listen to podcasts or audio books if your hands are too busy to hold a book or phone. What we lack is the desire. Once we change our priorities around, we will see that lack of time is just an excuse. I know, because I've said it a hundred times. Your example can help to inspire your children and friends.
So again, I challenge you.
Who do you follow? What path are you going down right now? How are you living?
If you're not happy with your answers to these questions and you're wanting to rid yourself of the procrastination, reach out. Stop worrying about your past and change your future.
It matters. You matter. Keep going.
