Who Am I Not To Be?

I first read this quote a couple of years ago. It literally forced me to accept with confidence the ability to see greatness in myself, without apology.  It's honesty forces us to realize that we were created to be put on display so that God will be glorified; That our life actions should be so bright and full of things going on that people have no choice but to stop and take notice.  And it doesn't just take place if you're a star on a stage with spotlights beaming on you-No, our everyday lives should be a stage where our light shines so bright that people have no choice but to say "God did that" and realize that if God did it for you, then it's possible that He can do it for them.  Hope you enjoy.  ~DeAndrea

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“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” 

~Marianne Williamson