Revised Edition Part Two
Today, I am continuing with part 2 of a profound journey, one that delves into a topic we all grapple with: Recognition. It’s a journey that challenges us to let the Holy Spirit transform our hearts, guiding us away from the pitfalls of seeking Recognition solely for ourselves. The pursuit of self-Recognition often leads us astray, fostering pride and diverting us from true humility and service. Let’s explore together how we can navigate this complex terrain with Grace and Wisdom.
If you missed the first part, I encourage you to go back to the beginning (Here) and then return to this discussion. As mentioned earlier, we are delving into a lengthy and profound topic, one that I trust will resonate with you and inspire a transformation in your life. I firmly believe this message is divinely inspired, and my sole desire is that it touches hearts and minds as intended—without seeking any Recognition for myself.
Recognition Part Two
The person I used to be was not always the best version of myself. I made mistakes, I was selfish and misguided, and I took the wrong path. But I was still the person my family and friends knew and grew up with. Even though I cannot change my past, I can learn from it and strive to not repeat the same errors. No matter what I have done in the past, I cannot change it; not even God can change it, as it is already done. All I can do is demonstrate the incredible work God is doing in my life. He is helping me to move on from the choices I have made, and those choices no longer define me. Instead, I am looking to the future and to the goodness of God in my life. I can trust in Him to bring me to the place I need to be and to guide me on my journey. I am no longer bound by the mistakes of the past, and I am free to walk in the light of His love.
I Recognize that my actions are no longer a reflection of just myself, but of my God as well. If I can do something good for others or myself, I know that it is only through His Grace. I am thankful for His guidance and presence in my life, and I give Him all the Glory and Praise.
The need to be accepted, noticed, or Recognized by the world has faded in comparison to the greater goal of being one with God and reaching salvation. To glorify His Holy Name and to enjoy Him forever is the ultimate goal. To share His gospel with others, to evangelize, and to be with Him in the Kingdom of Heaven is the Recognition and focus that should be pursued. To share the gospel with others, to evangelize and to be with Him in the Kingdom of Heaven; that is where the Recognition and focus must be. It is not about boasting or being crowned as a royal priest or king, it is not for people to know me and follow me or kiss my ring, for I am but a servant, and a low one at that.
Romans 3:7 – New International Version – (NIV)
Someone might argue, “If my falsehood enhances God’s truthfulness and so increases his glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?”
Am I a sinner, did I sin, is it possible for me to continue to sin? Are there any sins I will commit today, tomorrow, next week, or next month? The answer to these questions and statements is yes, yes, and yes. We all sin and we all fall short of the Glory of God.
I acknowledge my imperfections as a human being. Following Jesus Christ doesn’t exempt me from making mistakes; it’s part of my journey. Attending church physically or virtually, sharing religious content on social media, reading the Bible, and praying regularly do not make me flawless. Even if I spread God’s word on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, my podcast, or YouTube, it doesn’t elevate my imperfections. Perfection is unattainable for us, and I have never claimed to be perfect, nor will I ever.
Growing and following Jesus is an important part of our lives. It is a journey that leads us to become more like Him and to have full trust and faith in Him, understanding that perfection is not attainable. While we strive to do our best and to live in a way that reflects our faith, we also Recognize that God’s plans are perfect. We strive to cooperate and work with God’s plan, understanding that it is the best possible way for our lives to be guided. We may not always understand why God has chosen certain paths for us, but we trust that He knows what is best for us.
Psalm 86:2 – New King James Version – (NKJV)
Preserve my life, for I am holy; You are my God; Save Your servant who trusts in You!
We all carry baggage, imperfections, fears, insecurities, burdens, doubts, pain, sorrows, and sins with us every day. Yet, our Lord desires us to surrender all of these things to Him and no longer carry them around with us. He also calls us to surrender our need to be seen, Recognized, and acknowledged by people. To do this, we must trust in the Lord and allow Him to protect us, even when it feels like we are vulnerable and exposed. He will provide guidance and strength to help us through our struggles and provide the peace of mind that we seek.
We can draw our strength and our hope from Him, for He is The Way, The Truth, and The Life. His plans for us are perfect and when the time comes for His Glory to be revealed, we will be blessed and receive the fullness of His Love. Our focus must be on Him and His plans for us for us to grow in faith. Let us not focus on ourselves and our own wants and desires, but on Him and His ways. Let me say it again: Focusing on Him, not on ourselves, helps us to grow in Faith.
We must strive to put Him first in our lives and put our trust in Him. By putting Him first, we can be assured that His plans for us are perfect and will lead to His ultimate glory being revealed.
Jeremiah 10:23 – New International Version – (NIV)
LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.
We all know that judgment awaits us at the end of our lives, but we may not realize that judgment can come even sooner. The moment we surrender ourselves to God, we open ourselves up to His judgment. But with that judgment comes a great blessing – His care and protection. In times of trouble and despair, God will always be there to provide us with comfort and support.
To Be Continued
Coming Soon – Revised Edition Part Three
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76 responses to “Recognition 2”
Amen 🙌
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Amen
Thank you for Reading and Commenting.
I Hope you enjoyed the Post..
Have a Blessed Weekend
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Enjoyed!
Blessings to you. 🙌
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God Bless You Today and Always.
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Thank You for Reading and Commenting .
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Today we celebrate Eid Al ❤❤❤كل عام وانتم بخير❤❤❤ Adha
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So very good! Look forward to part 3! ✝️
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Thank you so much.
To God Be All The Glory, Honor and Praise.
Thank You for Reading and Commenting.
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amen…🙏
I can’t seem to access part one through the link, Willie.
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It’s on my page. Let me try and fix it. Thank you for letting me know.
I hope you enjoyed Part 2.
Thank you for Reading and Commenting.
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I think I fixed it.
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It’s working fine now….was able to access the link.
an amazing journey (if I may describe it such).
very much enjoyed both, Willie …and relatable on many levels too.
best wishes and blessings your way🤍🙏
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I’m glad it worked out. This is going to be a long and extensive topic; I’m still writing, and it’s nowhere near finished. It’s a subject that resonates with everyone and is something we all struggle with. Often, it’s overlooked and goes unaddressed until someone brings it to our attention or holds us accountable, prompting us to realize what we’ve been doing.
I deeply appreciate your Reading and Commenting, and I hope you continue to find value in what’s to come.
Thank you for your support.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.
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true….It does resonate with everyone on some level or the other and some of us may not even realise it until we are made to.
thank you , Willie….and most welcome 🤍
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pleasure 🙏🤍🤗
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The emphasis on seeking God’s glory and living a life that reflects His will is a core Christian message.🙏🌷🎉
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Thank you Brother for Reading and Commenting.
This Recognition story will be a lengthy post. I hope you’ll stay tuned.
Absolutely, it’s foundational to our faith. Living in alignment with God’s will and giving Him glory in all we do is at the heart of Christian living.
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I believe my candle blows in the wind and those breezes that make my candle flicker and the flame to wave in the breeze are me forgetting where my true beliefs are aligned. When the air is still and my flame stands straight up I’m maybe more in tune. When I don’t give glory to God enough it shows in my everyday thoughts and actions. I struggle to stay on the right path but do believe these struggles are part of the plan to strengthen my beliefs. Great posts Willie!
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Thank you Brother for Reading and Commenting.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts my Brother. Your reflections on faith and struggles resonate deeply. Remember, every challenge is an opportunity for growth and to deepen our alignment with God’s will. Keep seeking His guidance, and you’ll find strength in your journey.
Appreciate your honesty and wisdom in this.
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Blessed and Happy afternoon 🌞
Greetings 🌞
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God Bless You Today and Always.
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🙂🙏Perfect! A theme well inspired by light, nowadays the ego of recognition and personal interests has prevented many from “doing good without looking at who”. Thank you for the rich content! 🙌🏻✨
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Thank You for Reading and Commenting.
Blessings To You today and always.
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I believe you have given an honest and well thought out perspective of the believer’s walk and journey through life and faith. Recognition is primary, without it there is no clear direction.
Bless you brother
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Thank you for Reading and Commenting and your kind words. I’m grateful that my perspective resonated with you.
Indeed, Recognition is a crucial first step on our journey of faith.
Blessings to you today and always.
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Amen!
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Willie, thank you for sharing your story and faith. As you say, we can’t go backwards. God forgives us, so we need to forgive ourselves and move forward. Blessings.
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Thank you for Reading and Commenting and Thank you for your kind words and encouragement.
It’s true, embracing God’s forgiveness and moving forward with faith is essential.
Your blessings mean a lot to me.
Thank you, and God’s Blessings to you as well.
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Mary is right, God in His infinite goodness always forgives us if He sees us sincerely contrite.
What is sometimes more difficult is being able to forgive ourselves and move on.🙏
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Amen 🙏 That’s the truth. And for some, it’s the hardest thing to do.
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I know…
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Thank you for your insightful message. It’s comforting to know that God’s infinite goodness and forgiveness are always available to us.
You and Mary are right, forgiving ourselves can often be the more challenging part. It requires Grace and self-compassion, which can take time and reflection.
But all things are possible through God.
God Bless You today and always.
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Amen 🙏 this is well shared Willie, I love it! Perfection is unattainable but we can always become better,
I love the highlight that following Christ doesn’t exempt one from making mistakes, that means we should not try too hard to prove that we are perfect but we should recognize our failures and follow Christ even with our flaws
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Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting, Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful reflection.
I’m glad the message resonated with you. Indeed, striving for perfection can be overwhelming, but embracing our imperfections and seeking growth through Christ is what truly matters.
Your insight about Recognizing our failures and continuing our journey with Christ is spot on.
May the Lord Bless You today and always.
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Wonderful and inspiring post, sentiments, and Godly messages !!! The images are amazing !! Remarkable work, Willie <3 !!!
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Thank you very much for Reading and Commenting!
I’m so glad you found the post inspiring and enjoyed the images. Your kind words mean so much to me.
Putting together this story and the pictures wasn’t easy, I’ll admit. However, the effort was truly worthwhile, and my sincere hope is that it brings joy to the readers and blesses them in some meaningful way.
This is going to be a long journey with this post, and I hope you stay tuned for what’s to come and that you will enjoy it just as much. Also, I hope you enjoyed the first part of this story as well.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.
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Thanks for following my site; you are very kind.
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That last picture is perfect.
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Yes, I Yes, I agree. Thank you. I went through about six different pictures for the ending until I came across this one and said, ‘Thank You, Lord.’ I knew instantly that this was the perfect choice.
Thank you for Reading and Commenting.
God Bless You Today and Always.
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Great message, Willie, and wonderful images to add to the story.
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Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting.
I’m grateful you enjoyed the message and the images.
It was challenging to put together, but I hope it was worth it.
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In my opinion, it was definitely worth it. You never know who might read it even if they don’t comment. 🌺
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I appreciate your perspective on this. It’s true that the impact of sharing goes beyond immediate reactions. Sometimes, our words can quietly inspire or comfort someone who reads them. It’s fulfilling to think that our expressions can reach and resonate with others, even if they don’t engage directly. Thank you for reminding me of the far-reaching influence our words can have.
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A great article and read!
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Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting.
May the Lord Bless You Today and Always.
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You’re welcome. 🌸
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Thats a lot of information. It’s apparent you have studies intensively . blessings
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This is going to be a lengthy post. Did you read Part One? There’s more to come—I’m currently working on Part Five, which hasn’t been shared yet. I only share what I’ve experienced and what the Lord places on my heart. If this has blessed you, all Glory and Praise belongs to God.
Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting. I hope you stay tuned for more of this story.
You Are Loved
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I totally agree. Nobody’s perfect.
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Thank You for Reading and Commenting.
God Bless You today and always.
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I loved that last picture…….let us encourage one another to remain strong and steadfast in our walks with CHRIST. Because HE is our priority and like you said here: the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE. Let’s live on mission, because we have JESUS. HE is truly ALL we will ever need. Blessings today!
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You are too kind and I Pray that the Lord Continues to Bless You today and always.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt comments! I’m glad you enjoyed the pictures and found encouragement in the message. It’s so important to uplift and support each other in our walks with Christ. Indeed, Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE, and our mission is to lift up His Name and share His Love.
Your words remind me that we should never be ashamed of proclaiming God’s Word and living for Him.
May we continue to encourage one another and live with the confidence that in Jesus, we have everything we need. Blessings to you as well, and remember, You Are Loved!
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YES! I do have a small sign that says “YOU ARE LOVED” on one of my tables in my house. I see it every day and my heart is lifted!
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Dear friend, I’m behind on reading. Recognition. You’re a wise man, Willie. Your words ooze with authenticity, truth, humility, and love. The ego is a terrible thing! There’s a fine balance between having confidence in Christ and complete confidence in ME. Ugh. I don’t particularly appreciate receiving attention. Secretly, there are places in my heart where I’ve said, “God, do you see that?” “If you’ve done it to the least of these, you’ve done it unto me.” We all desire recognition; it’s human. We feel good when others recognize us. To be SEEN. God sees us!!! He sees us in the dark, in light, hiding, or public! I want to give HIM all the glory if others see him in little ol’ me. The verses you shared hit my heart–your words ring true for all of us walking in the WAY of Christ on our journey “home”, my friend.
Let’s talk about your accompanying pics–they touch my heart! How do you do that? Through your gifts, you are giving God glory. May we recognize that everything good is from Him. And may I step out of his way so he receives the glory. I’m so happy that we “imperfect” people can still be used to show the goodness, truth, love, and grace that comes from Christ alone!
You’re an inspiration, Willie! Keep on keepin’ on, brother! You and yours are loved! May God keep blessing you and encouraging you as you share his WAY!❣️🙏
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Your heartfelt message moved me to tears again with its kindness, love and sincerity. I was deeply touched by your reflections on the balance between having confidence in Christ and maintaining humility. Your reflections on our human longing for Recognition and the reassuring truth that God sees us in every moment touched me deeply.
Thank you so much for your kind words about my pictures and writings. Although the images are AI-generated, I invest a lot of time and effort into perfecting each one. It often takes hours just to create 3-5 pictures that are just right. Both the pictures and the writings are a result of God’s mercy and grace guiding my efforts. It is a true blessing to know that they touch your heart and help Glorify God. Your encouragement means more to me than you know, and I am incredibly grateful for the reminder that our imperfections can still reflect His Grace and Love.
May God continue to Bless you today and always and may He guide you on your faith journey.
You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you, dear friend. I know how much time and effort you spend~praying for right words, creating images (although AI assisted ~they’re created by YOU), and using all gifts for HIS glory. It’s so wonderful to know, that even if time goes by, here in this community, we all stand beside one another and “sharpen” ourselves with wisdom and experiences. Your writing and images stay in my soul! I’m so happy you were touched by comments~ your humble and sincere spirit is inspiring and infectious! Have a blessed weekend, Willie. Give your sweet wife hugs and love too!
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Your message and words means more to me than words can express. 😊 I’m so grateful for your encouragement and the way we can all support and inspire each other in this community.
I’ll make sure to give my wife your hugs and love. Blessings to you and your family.
Have a Wonderful and Blessed weekend! 🌷✨
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Wonderful, my friend! I feel the same as you! Many blessings!💕❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Willie: you continue to hammer home one critical idea after another, my brother! The need to be noticed, affirmed, pat-on-the-back for simply “doing our job” – be it at the workplace, as a parent and especially as a spouse in the devil’s 😈 workshop. The need for atta-boys makes us a slave or an addict to that kind of recognition! Off to episode 3…
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