Each morning, I
read a paragraph devotional to get my head right. The little book was my mom’s
and my sister, Judy, gave it to me upon mom’s death. It’s not only a nice
memory for me, but I find it useful in a peaceful way.
It begins with a
Bible verse or scripture passage and then a very brief commentary on the verse
or passage. It was written for those of us who are busy.
Recently, the
scripture passage centered on “Who do you say that I am?” (Matt. 16:15). The
commentary centered on all the names the Bible gives Jesus: Light. Love. Lamb.
God. Son of God. Prince of Peace. Son of Man. Many others.
But that got me
thinking . . .
I have different
Titles associated with who I am. Principal. Teacher. Father. Husband. Son.
Brother. Dad. Writer. Friend.
And each Title
or name is dependent upon how I am perceived and sometimes, how I perceive
myself, as well as the context of who is dealing with me at the time.
Teachers and
kids see me as the principal. My wife sees me as her husband and father to our
children. My kids see me as dad or their father. My family sees me as their
brother. Kim’s family sees me as brother-in-law or son-in-law. Although, way
back when Kim and I got engaged and we called her parents to tell them the news,
her mother’s first words were, “Oh my God, Kim!”
Hmmm . . .
Like me, I’m
sure you have several Titles and several names. So my question to you today is
what are your Titles? What are your names?
Which are you
most proud of? Which are the ones you’d rather not have or be known by? I think
each of us has some of those, too.
The good news is
that it is never too late to change a Title and never too late to change a
name. Just as each day begins anew, we can change. It might take time for
others to see us as we would prefer to be seen. It might take time for others
to recognize that change within us, but they will. And if they don’t, then I
think it is their bad, their loss because like each of us, others can change, too.
It’s just that some never do and others don’t want to. Their choice. Don’t let
that by your choice. Please! Something to think about . . .
Live Your Life,
and Make A Difference!
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