Elisabeth Marielle Roberts: November 2010

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Perseverance

There are days when I wake up and have no desire to put forth an effort.. I sense this cloud of gloom and guiltiness hanging around me as I get up to perform the daily tasks, knowing full well I need to prepare for the spiritual tasks which in front of me that need to be faced. Along with this cloud is also the distrust, anxiety, hostility formulating itself within.. It's moments like these that I know prayer would break the chains hanging around.

I then have two choices, and i'm not gonna lie, sometimes.. ok a lot of the time, I chose to go throughout the day utterly wasting my time on meaningless things, thinking it'll get better, that this is a self inflicted depression.. and I can still find some happiness regardless, later on i realize or make myself realize that's not the case, and i then feel because i chose not to face it, i have lost the right to. because things have been carried out a little to long, so I wait for the next day, or the right opening to make restitution, thinking that's the proper way..

Days like that are complete nonsense.. they're true, they happen, sometimes satan succeeds to blind us, with this nonsense, guilt, anxiety, and lack of esteem to get up reach for that Man who gladly fulfilled His mission for our freedom from such feelings.

Truth is are we Willing to see beyond that mist? See what we really want and how we are going to get it, and Actually take action on it, and not wait for it to come about, by thinking it will get better, even if it is a self inflicted sorrow, guilt from laziness, pride, or any other sin, there is no better time to turn to savior for help, even if we feel we aren't sorry, and feel can't be forgiven because our sins are to great and to many, and sometimes we may feel we don't really even care and it is what it is..change is to long and to hard..

his Sacrifice was still GIVEN to rid us even of those feelings. If we are to come and be perfected in him, we do not need to be in the perfect state of heart no matter in what form our heart may be in, we do not need to be perfect before calling upon his name for help.

We are who decides how close the forgiveness is in our lives.

Are we gonna choose to stay blind, stay unreasonable? or Call upon a high power to release us from our cold, sleep, or coma.. to change from apathy, and awaken that light in us once again to battle against the devils? claim our right to return to our father, to come to a perfect state, and to be with those we love forever?

Giving our all in life, will only happen once, the time lost we can never get back again, the only way to move is forward.

''Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: Thought your sins may be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.''

If in ANY moment you feel a spark of emotion for the things which are dear to you, a spark of desire or regret.. anything pertaining to the gospel and who you are, Grab it. no matter what you are doing, acknowledge it and put effort in it, even if that may be a small prayer even if without words, acknowledge it, and put it into prayer, there is no perfect way of doing these things,..

The only way to prove strength in this world, within ourselves and around us is Perseverance, in the effort into what needs to be done, for what we need and want.

'' Be not overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good'' -- Romans 12:21

it is difficult for all of us..

..I could chose to give up, lose hope on those I love, i've had many opportunities to.. to take their examples as my own,.. and sometimes there are parts in me that wishes i could do that, thinking with some strange illusion that that would make us all together and happy, and perfect in our own way, that we would be together and that's all that would matter...

but i REFUSE even with my imperfections, with all that pain and grief i have carried for so long, even if that burden should not be mine to bear, to believe that lie, ..i chose to see beyond that mist, beyond that illusion that satan has tried and still does try to lay before me, even more so now that i have chosen to serve a mission..

Every time you fall to your knees, or force yourself down, you have conquered satan one more time.

ENFJ personality type.

Representing approximately 5 percent of all people, people with the ENFJ personality type are great leaders, distinguished by the unshakable faith that others want to follow them. Usually this is exactly what happens as the main trait of the ENFJ personality type is their extraordinary charisma. ENFJs also greatly appreciate the cooperation and assistance of other people and are eager to offer their own cooperation wherever possible.ENFJs pay a lot of attention the needs of other people and often believe they are responsible for other people’s emotions – this behaviour can even complicate their relationships if the ENFJ is not careful. This personality type radiates leadership qualities, such as concern and willingness to help, so those who need support often turn to the ENFJ – and usually receive the help and guidance they need. However, this kind nature can sometimes turn against the ENFJ once they become overloaded with requests for assistance – ENFJ personality types feel great discomfort and guilt if they are forced to refuse requests of this nature.ENFJ are especially vulnerable due to their tendency to idealise interpersonal relations. It is nearly impossible to meet such standards and ENFJ friends may feel inferior knowing that they cannot achieve that ideal. On the other hand, expecting the best can be considered one of the most important leadership traits – and even though ENFJ may be somewhat idealistic (thanks to the NF combination), they are also very tolerant, uncritical and truly reliable people. ENFJs enjoy communicating with others and consider this an essential personality trait. As a result, ENFJs often get very surprised or even offended when they learn that not everybody (e.g. strong introvert types) shares this attitude. However, this rarely happens, as ENFJs are talented and highly intuitive speakers, very adept at communicating face to face. Naturally, someone with the ENFJ personality type is likely to have a great impact on people, as they are eager to express their opinion, no matter how large the group is.This personality type has an unusual ability to recognise and “translate” other people’s feelings, “absorbing” their characteristic traits, emotions and value systems. This is a very potent gift, but it is also dangerous, as the ENFJ can sometimes unwittingly take on other people’s problems, as if they were their own. ENFJ personality traits also tend to award this type with amazing imitation skills.ENFJs should take advantage of their strong intuition as it is one of their strongest personality traits, but it is advisable to consult a friend with a dominant T trait when it comes to making logical or long-term decisions. On the other hand, ENFJ personalities can easily make decisions based on their feelings – they are usually able to recognize other people’s motives, hidden or not, with amazing accuracy.ENFJs are quick learners, able to instantly recognise the big picture in many situations. In addition, they are great entrepreneurs who can easily cope with numerous responsibilities or projects – this is likely to result in many fruitful opportunities.

ENFJ strengths:Very adept at feeling other people’s thoughts and motivesGood communication skillsAbility to motivate and inspire other peopleSparkling sense of humour, dramatism, energy and optimismGood money management skillsAbility to move on after a romantic relationship fails (but ENFJs are likely to blame themselves for this)Loyalty and dedication – ENFJ seek lifelong relationshipsDesire to seek “win-win” situations wherever possibleDesire to meet the needs of othersENFJ weaknesses:Tendency to be overwhelmingly caringTendency to control and / or manipulateToo little attention to their own needsTendency to be critical of different opinions or viewsRisk of “faux pas” in certain social situationsVery high susceptibility to conflicts, tendency to avoid resolving the underlying issuesTendency to blame themselves when something goes wrong or underestimate themselves when things are going smoothlyInflexibility in some areas due to a clear value system.