Affirmation

One of the tools I use to provide self accountability that leads to affirmation is to replace the word “love” in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 with myself. This exercise takes my self reflection to self realization. It creates self accountability by moving from the concept of virtue to a principal of action and decision. Here is how this exercise plays out for me:

“I am patient and kind” - Am I?

“I don’t envy or boast” - Is that true of my perspective?

“I am not arrogant or rude” - Is that true of my behavior?

“I am not irritable or resentful” - Is that true of my attitude?

“I do not rejoice at wrongdoing” - Do I look at situations that way?

“I rejoice with the truth” - Do I get in the way of the truth?

“I bear all things, believe all things, hope for all things, endure all things [in and through Christ Jesus]” - Do I live daily with this type of commitment, trust and faith?

Scripture is not external to ourselves but is internal to our heart. Prayer is not a disconnected conversation with God but is an intimate conversation and relationship with our Creator. Both Scripture and prayer is filled with tools of self realization to move from principals to applications. Designed to improve us and to work all things for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).