Build

The best way to build yourself up is through love; it’s that simple and yet that hard. What do I mean when I say, love is hard? Well, we live in a world that swims in negativity, hurtfulness, jealousy, bitterness, and pain; hence the challenge to build yourself up in love. But honestly, it’s only a challenge if you search for love that is outside of yourself verses searching for the love that is already within. So, don’t lose hope, because you can find love and build yourself up.

Instead of looking outward for love look within. Surround yourself with things that keep you motivated and uplifted. Surround yourself in things that will direct yourself towards love. Whatever you feed grows, so make sure you are surrounding yourself with as much positive outlooks as you possibly can.  Positivity is what you are feeding yourself and what will grow in your life.

Review all the things you ingest in your day, such as, reading materials, conversations, music, movies, and thoughts…are they adding value to your day???

You can make adjustments to your day that will help support your new positive lifestyle, but it all starts within. Love yourself. Value yourself. Accept yourself. Believe in yourself. Making an internal shift will create a ripple effect in your life, and old ways will be washed away.

Ephesians 4:22-23

²²Strip yourselves of your former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self] which characterized your previous manner of life and becomes corrupt through lusts and desires that spring from delusion;

²³And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude]