Stand Firm to Your Convictions

As I have grew older, I got deeper into God's word and grew immensely in my faith. There used to be a time; however, when I followed others blindly, including religious leaders and politicians, even if I did not totally believe in the words they spoke or the actions they took. I was afraid to cross the boundaries they set for me and others. I followed because I was a "member of their party." If they advised against anything I set out to do, I immediately put a stop to it, rather than to step out on my own faith.

I was raised to believe that if you belonged to a particular political party or religious affiliation, you could not go outside of the realm of what they represented. You would be labeled a "traitor" and considered disloyal if you would dare to stray. When insecure and naïve, I was afraid of those labels and wanted everyone to like me. But now I do not give one ioda who likes me or what they say about me. What is right for me is what I will always choose.

I am of the opinion that being a "Blind Believer” is almost as bad as not being a believer at all. Believing in something just because someone else says I should or because it is "the way it has always been done." is no longer a part of my agenda. I make my own decisions. I follow no "religion." Spiritual is what I am. Nor do I reject others for what they choose to believe or follow. We all have the freedom to choose for ourselves.

In the state that the world is in now, I feel absolutely sorry for anyone who is grappling and unable to stand on their own convictions. There are those who want you to hate others because of their religious and political choices, the color of their skin and even where they choose to live. They twist scripture to fit what they choose to believe and insult and even harm others because they do not follow their lead. I am so grateful that I have found the courage and strength to formulate and express my own opinion and views. I have come to the realization that NO man can stop God's blessings or keep me away from what He has for me, no matter what position they are in.

How are you when it comes to standing firm in your own convictions and not being swayed by the strong stances of others? Do you speak up for what you believe? Can you be strong when someone you love and trust asks you to weaken your moral stance?

Be unapologetic about not swaying. If they truly love and respect you, they will not want you to change. They will come to the accurate conclusion that you don't feel your way of thinking and believing is the only way; however, it is the only way for you.