It is very clear that appearances and social media posts can
cause people to desire what other people have, as well as things that do not
actually exist—like flawlessness, an always easy life, and (sometimes) an
absolutely happy smile—causing them to feel bad if they do not have a thing or
certain experiences in their own lives. Humbly said, due to compliments and
comments I have received over the years, I have a spiritual and human responsibility
to share what I am sharing with you now (as led by my Heavenly Father):
"Flawlessness" does not exist in my personal life.
However, both my love for God and my love for others do exist. "Easy"
is not always my situation—but I count all experiences "a blessing",
in some way.
In my heart, genuinely expressing Godly love, patience, and
forgiveness, will always be important—and while I am NOT perfect—I try to live
my life according to God’s Word, lovingly, with patience, and with a forgiving heart.
Laughter will always be welcomed, "silly" is who I am. I like to
smile, so I do so often. At times, wrong assumptions are made in light of all that I
have just expressed—because, sometimes, people make assumptions based on what
they see on the surface. However, please know this: Aside from God Himself and
His perfect will—flawlessness does not live within or amongst me, but love
certainly does. My life is not always easy. My blessings and spiritual gifts do
not always come without opposition and/or struggle. My smiles do not always
express happiness—but rather, strength, survival, and hope in my Heavenly
Father. Additionally, on my own, I have nothing . . . but with God, humbly
said, I have everything I will ever need: God is my Provider.
I am 100% me, real, genuine. What I post about IS reality.
However, naturally, it is not my entire
reality. I go through hardships, just like everyone else does. There is just no
need for me to share about my hardships, unless God has called me to do so for
His purposes, for testimony. My family has issues too, just like everyone
else's. However, I do not believe in bashing, blasting, or gossiping about my
family members (or about anyone).
My not sharing when I am experiencing tough times does not
mean that difficult times do not exist in my life. I am human too. Humbly said
and all glory to God: I am a warrior and I am a survivor in multiple senses,
beyond what most people know. My Heavenly Father gets me through and is my
Guide.
This is NOT AT ALL just about compliments and comments that
have been directed toward me; God just led me to use my life for an example. Many
people make assumptions about other people and about their lives, and
sometimes, they start comparing, they even start competing. That is universal.
It is so important that you remember the following:
NEVER compare yourself to someone else. NEVER compare your
family to someone else's family. NEVER compare your walk with someone else's
walk in life. It is okay to be inspired or motivated by someone, and admiration
is fine—but NEVER desire to be someone else other than yourself, NEVER desire
someone else's life, and NEVER desire what someone else either has or appears
to have in any envious, jealous, or covetous ways: YOU DO NOT TRULY KNOW WHAT
YOU ARE REALLY ASKING FOR! We are all built with different capacities of what
we can and cannot handle. For example, you might not be able to handle what I
can, just like I might not be able to handle what you can. Why? Because when it
comes to God's will for our lives: What God asks and requires from us all, in
order for us to do our parts in the fulfillment of His will and our purposes in
life—"individually"
speaking—what God asks and requires from us will differ from one person to another when it comes to
levels, intensities, and amounts.
Simply put (this is just a parable): Suppose God gave you
the capacity to only be able to carry 200 lbs, and this is all your purpose in
life requires. However, your friend can handle carrying 400 lbs—because this is
the capacity God gave him, and his purpose in life and profession requires this
amount of strength. Instead of angrily wondering why your friend is capable of
reaching that strength and build, and being envious of him because he can carry
400 lbs, and you cannot: you should consider all that he had to go through in
order to achieve those results, and why being able to do so is called for in
his life.
Even when God blesses multiple people similarly (for
example, five individuals are blessed with a new job): God blesses them each in
ways that are unique to how He created those people individually and unique to
their lives and purposes—and their journeys WILL
NOT BE EXACTLY THE SAME. Desire God's will for YOU. Desire God's will for
YOUR life. God's plans for YOU are perfect for YOU.
Please make no mistake, I feel blessed in my life, no matter
what. I am accepting of God's perfect will. I smile. I laugh. I enjoy. God has
things in store for my life that I look forward to. However, please understand
this: Generally speaking, most times, YOU WILL ONLY SEE THE "RESULTS"
BUT NOT THE "JOURNEY" IN SOMEONE'S LIFE. You will only see the
results of someone's obedience to God. You will only see the results of having
a loving, forgiving heart. You will only see what someone looks like only after
they have survived. You will only see the results of someone's prayer life. You
will only see the results of someone's patience through spiritual and personal attacks. You will not always
know about all the pain, mistreatment, spiritual attacks, emotional and
physical weariness, health issues, tears, heartbreak, heartache, breakdowns,
disappointments, satanic opposition, and all of the tough life lessons, that
someone PERSEVERED through and that happened ON THE WAY to that person’s
blessings, breakthroughs, new beginnings, and happiness!
All that was just stated about one's behind-the-scenes, at
times, tough journey: that is also MY
truth. I will never brag or over-share about my blessings—God calls us to be humble,
loving, wise, and compassionate toward others and what they might be or
are certainly going through (Proverbs 25:20 can be referenced here). However,
whatever blessings, moments of happiness, smiles, laughter, gifts from the
LORD, and rewards I receive from my Heavenly Father, that I do share (of
course, by God's leading), and whatever works I share for my Heavenly Father—just
KNOW that there was a JOURNEY . . . and
a mostly tough one . . . . Humbly, I accept and have learned and grown from it
all. I count all of it to be blessings.
Gladly, embrace your own journey. Be prayerful through it
all. Trust God's will for YOUR life. Be patient. Be thankful along your journey—there
is a reason for everything. Be thankful in your results—do not forget about
God, and remember to keep God first, when you get what you have prayed for and were
patient for. God has perfect timing; there is a season for everything and
everyone. Trust God's love for you.
I love you all, but God loves you BEST of all! May God bless
you all!
In Obedience to My Heavenly Father,
All Glory to God,
Charrese Monique
Boldness & Virtue Ministries
Copyright 2021,
Charrese Monique. All Rights Reserved.
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