Personality Traits

 Be Thankful for God Given Personality Traits

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Susan Ann Blakley

Our God- given personality traits can be seen in our  actions, words, and deeds. We should be grateful for what God has planted in us. I’m thankful for the journey of transformation that God has set before me. LORD, help me Jesus!

Question for Week 12: What are you favorite personality traits?
As for me…

I’m thankful that God has blessed me with traits that bring glory to His Name. I’ve been thinking about some my gifts in my personality. What do I see and appreciate about them?

Here’s a few on my list of being….
CARING and RESPECTFUL
I’m aware that being caring brings out,  being respectful toward others. The love of God is in all of us. We express care as we see the concerns of others in our world. It’s a nice to know that people care. (We all are cared for. We all are valuable in the eyes of God. We matter. )

HELPFUL and KIND
I’m aware that being helpful and kind can encourage people in need. There are things I can’t be of use. But, I do show kindness in trying offer help. (It’s good to be a helping hand and show kindness in our lives. We  all need encouragement from time to time.)

SIMPLE and SWEET
I can make things complicated. But, I try to be simple and plain as I can. People tell me that I’m sweet. We all have our ways of expressing our sweetness.  (Those simple things in life don’t need to be too much. May we be sweet about the little things in life.)

THANKFUL and STRONG
Through the years, I’ve learned to be thankful. Even having a “Thank” sessions with God.  And as I’m coming along in life, I believe that I can be strong. Being built up by the LORD. (We should have a thankful heart every day. As we grow in life we can be strong through the thoughtfulness of be thankful for what God has done and will do in our lives. )

I hope that Spring is making her home where you are. She was here and left back comes and goes. Winter is tagging along. But, soon he will be leaving. The land is coming back to life as the storms and rain have been coming in due time. Enjoy Spring while its Springtime.

Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Contributions In Life

I've been thinking. What do I contribute to the world around me? And What do I bring to others where I'm at?

There are a lot of things that we can do and not think that they are of help to others. We can have an encouraging word for someone. Or we can make someone laugh. Those little things that we can take for granted.

I try to bring some humor into the world that I'm in. It soften up the tone. It be a listener, to show that I care and to bring some comforting words of encouragement.

It's a good feeling when there is some feedback. It shows that what I'm doing is of some help. I'm glad that the LORD is using me for His good.

So no matter how small or how big our contribution may be, believe that there is some good there. We might not think what we do matters. But it does. It matters more than we can think.

May we see that we all have something to give of ourselves. May we not be afraid if others don't appreciate what we do. May the LORD reward us for what we do for the glory of his name. Amen.
Thanks for reading.
Contributions In Life
Staying On The Journey,
Susan

What's Your Contribution?

Assignment #44 from YOU Journaling

Each of us have a special gift or talent that we can give to the world. For some this is very clear; for others it's cloudy. It can be anything: juggling, listening, caring, joking; maybe it's just our time or labor.

You don't have to have lots of money, or any money at all for that matter, to contribute to the world. Being in contribution is powerful for many reasons. Why?

We obtain a sense of fulfillment and feel good about ourselves; we also start to receive, naturally. The universe matches our contributions over and over - we must only decide what is within us to contribute.

This week, think about the contribution you can make and want to make in the world. What is it? Put yourself there. How does it feel? Now describe the action items that you have done to allow this form of contribution.

Some Of My Thoughts In Questions:
What do I contribute to the world around me?
What do I bring to others where I'm at?

Thanks for reading.
What's Your Contribution?
Staying On The Journey,
Susan

Assignment # 23: Step Into Your Life

"This session's homework assignment, "Step into your life..."

This is connected to your gift(s), but not quite the same thing.  Your gift(s) is what you are best at - and what comes to you most naturally.

Your purpose is broader.  It's how you want to contribute to the world in an all-encompassing statement.  We all have the same inner purpose: to be joyful.  That's our first priority. 

However, we all have an external purpose - how we interact in the world; this is different for everyone on the planet.  

This week, define your purpose.  Another term for this is  your personal mission statement.  Think about and write about the answers to these questions:

How can you execute your gift(s) in a way that positively impacts the world you live in: your environment you're your community?  (i.e. Gift(s): communicating powerful messages;

Purpose: sharing positive, impactful messages that inspire hope and possibility in others and help people raise their self-confidence and self-esteem).

How does your purpose reflect your highest values and your greatest fascinations?

What do you want your life to be about?

What change do you want to see most occur in the world and how can you facilitate it? "

The above was from my assignment sheet.

Some of My Thoughts
This is a challenging assignment.

Thanks for reading.
Staying On The Journey,
Susan

Gifts Given And Gifts Received

Assignment # 14: The theme is on gifts. We have the opportunity to look at life through a unique lens. We are to look at life asking ourselves these to questions. What gift did I bring to this moment? And, what gift did I receive in this moment?

When we look at things in our lives we can receive a blessing and peace. Life has its good and bad. It's how we react to that moment in our lives. It's all in our choices. It's in what we do.

During this weeks assignment we are challenged to find the "good" in the moments that we are in. This includes all that comes our way. We are to write about the gift that we give in the moments. And the gift that we receive in the process of that time.

This is a challenging assignment. I try to see the good in things that come. I don't think to write about the gifts that I use in that time.

One thing I notice that I give as a gift today was time in listening. In return I received or was aware of some things that I didn't know about. That was something.

May we learn to be givers. May we be receiver as well. May what we do be for the good. May we learn from what to experience. Amen!

Thanks for reading.
Gifts Given And Gifts Received
Staying On The Journey,
Susan

Journaling Assignment: Gifts Anyone? Part 1

I was out on a mission to explore and discover the gifts that God has blessed me with. I had some help from some of my family members and some friends. There were about 39 people who responded to my request. I'm thankful for those who replied and shared some things with me.

I was surprised by what some shared. What all shared was uplifting. Some saw more things in me than I didn't. There were somethings people shared did enlighten my spirit.

There were a lot of encouraging words spoken about me. As I was doing this assignment, I had a mind set... I thought to myself, What are my gifts and talents?  I saw some of what people shared with me.

In all this assignment was very interesting.  I was blessed by what others shared with me. There were about 8 people who answered what I requested of them. There were about 22 who added something about themselves or spoke of something that caught my attention. There were about 9 who either spoke blessings into my life or added more about what they were saying to me.

Two people shared these scriptures

Ecclesiastic 6:16
A faithful friend is the medicine of life.

Proverb 18:24
A man that  has friends much show himself friendly; and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. AKJV.

Here's a few I thought to share...

One person said... I hope I'm not too late on my feedback. I see as one of your unique abilities: to look around you and see the beauty of nature. I see your abilities to see the positive in everyone.

You are an intelligent, sensitive, strong woman whom I admire. You can explore, your genealogy like a detective and I can't even imagine how you do it. You are extremely articulate and I enjoy your writing.

Another person said..." You are full of the joy of the Lord and His peace, is evident in all you do. You use those gifts when you greet and bring such a sweetness to that role.  There are people that come through the doors of the church, parched from the winds of adversity, and your gentle spirit and kind words are like oil, that soothes their wounded souls.

I have know you for years and I have never heard you speak unkindly, your word are always seasoned with loved.  You are an exhorter and it is obvious in your posts on Facebook. You are like a morter. You smooth the gaps between the "bricks', Bring great strength to the body, You are deeply loved, because you love. "

Another person said..."I see you as a devoted diligent and detailed. You are devoted to your family, friends and web acquaintances. You are diligent to post your heart daily and in those posts you are detailed. I don't think I've ever seen any negativity, only what uplifts and I personally appreciate that."

Another person said:  I want to be concrete, but see your strengths more in a spiritual, philosophical, thinking way--hope this will help.

I think your unique ability is to take ordinary or neglected spiritual disciplines and bring them to life for your readers. It is combination of writing and analyzing talent.

I think you are passionate about 'honest' faith-- not through rose colored glasses--maybe realistic. You can be counted on to accept responsibility for your obligations and be honest when they don't go exactly the way you desire.

I think you are very transparently spiritual--no fluff. I find myself writing honest and spiritual in answering your questions. You do have a very interesting writing style and making mundane spiritual activities interesting to read about."

Another person said..."A unique gift of God speaking to you  to reach out to brothers and sisters in Christ to bring an uplifting Word just at the right time. Its an unseen gift that glorifies God in the Spiritual realms where the praise of it is not heard by human ears but heard by all the hosts and angels."

Another  person said.." You are kind, thoughtful, and dependable. And good with details. Don't underestimate that! We humans tend not to give much value to those traits that are easy and natural for us, but we need to remember they may not come naturally for others, and others value them highly. I know that we ourselves do not often recognize the qualities that we have.

Another person said..."My immediate impression of you is your constancy. You have a presence of calm and a steady approach to life and its challenge. Every single time we meet, I see an inner radiance that I believe is related to your faith and is evidence by your enduring passion to help others.

You have the gift of being a true listener - you really hear what is said to you so the person talking to you feels that you genuinely care about what they are sharing. In an increasingly busy, and sometimes impersonal world, we need more individuals with your skills to bring back what is the essential, caring part of being human."

Another person said...The unique quality that I see in you is faithfulness. You have the ability to do everything in an excellent manner whatever direction you are being asked to go.
Because of your faithfulness you are a woman of your word and can be counted on to always do what is required of you and to be there on time with a cheerful attitude.

You walk in a quality of Peace and I have never seen you out of sorts, consistent behavior. I know that we do not often recognize the qualities that we have. Thanks for asking me, this has been my observation of you through the years I have known you,

May God's blessing be upon you in everything you undertake to do this day and all the days ahead. Have a Blessed Holiday Season as we celebrate the birth of the One who we love and have given our lives for...

Thanks all for your help in this journal assignment : Gifts Anyone?

Here are some things that I thought were interesting to share with you... Where are a few things I think, I'm gifted in and things I do...

I see that I do have a good memory for dates and birthdays etc. There are times I forget. Thank God for calendar.

I see that I tend to be quiet and listen to what people are saying. There are times when I don't know what to say...so I listen.

I see that I'm compassionate about God, Jesus, His people, His church. I can't remember when I drew more compassionate to Jesus. I want to know more about Him.

I see that I like to dress nice. I was taught that we should look nice when we go places. Especially to church related events.

I see that I try to look at the best of others. As my parents would say...treat others nice.

I see that I'm a care giver. I see that I have the heart to help others...There are times when I know I need to step back and learn to be a care giver to my own needs.

I see that I have some artist abilities. In my early years I love to draw. I see that I still have an eye for creative things. I observe nature while I'm out.

I love searching for my family history. I journaling a lot about what I find on my journey.
I like to journal. I journal just about every day. I have varies topics and ideas that come to me to share on my websites.

I'm thankful for what my family member and friends share. What's most important is what God says about me. I see what God has been saying to me is what some of what my family members and friends are sharing with me.

I know that we are not perfect. But if we see the best in others, we can move on with the strengths in our lives. What we are weak in, others can come and help us fill in the gap.

This has been an empowering assignment.
I put some time in doing this one.
Thanks for reading!

Moving on to the next assignment...
Staying On The Journaling Journey,
Susan

Journaling Assignment: Gifts Anyone? Part 2

Here were some of the things that some of my family member and friends shared with me. There were many of them. I didn't list them alll....

What do you see as my unique abilities?
Passionate about ...
God, His people, His house, His presence. God, the LORD, the Upper Room, church and communion. Loves and want to serve the Lord with all your heart, mind, soul and strength,

Prayer, Intercession, Praising the living God. Spend time and has a relationship with God, Faithful to church, Worshipper of God, deep in prayer and songs, (Genealogy) Researching family history, hats, football, web acquaintances

Talents, Characteristics and Abilities...A loving care giver, Interested in helping others,  pleasant, meek, genuine, Thoughtful, Amazing memory, capacity to recognize the significance for dates, numbers etc. Good at remembering people's birthdays, dates, names, events etc,

Tremendous strength in loyalty, caring and compassion, An encourager, Respectful to others and self, Unassuming, poised, inviting presence, personal presentation, always elegant, dressed so pretty, Faithful, attentive, and always there for others,

Strong, devoted Christian woman, beautiful woman, Compassionate loving heart, Selfless, Puts others before yourself, Faithful in serving, Consistent, Person of faith,  Person who knows God, Able to bring it across to others. Prayer warrior,

Faithfulness and steadfastness of the LORD, Kind to people, Refrain from inappropriate language, Looks around to see the beauty of nature, Dependable, Good with details, Brings happiness to others,

Positive feeling, a great writer, wonderful artist, Loving kindness, truthful, trustworthy, Constancy, Presence of calm, Steady approach to life and it's challenges, See an inner radiance related to your faith, Positive about yourself, Feel the peace that you radiate..the friendliness,

Gift of being a true listener, Cares, Patient person, Respectfully value each person's place in time, Take time t explore and discover, recognize the important point in peoples personal histories,  Great encourager with words, Choose to be sincere about what you say,

Gives smiles, Likable, teacher of God's word, projects friendliness, Very kind, Faithfulness to do with an excellent manner, Woman of your word,  Cheerful attitude, Consistently joyful and steadfast,

Walks in a quality of peace, Not seen out of sorts, consistent behavior, Giving person, Full of the joy of the Lord, Exporter, Seasoned with love, Confident in the truth that God loves you just the way you are,

Beautiful in spirit and body, Gentle, Steady, Family oriented, Cares for church family, Don't impose self on people, Speaks when have something to say, Most unique woman who love her Creator,

Historian, Provider, research, nurse, physical therapist, bookkeeper, business woman, Tenacity, Persevere, Walk with love respect for self and others, Slow to anger, pleasant to be around, Genuine, Real Deal,

Spiritual philosophical thinking way, Take ordinary... spiritual discipline and brings them to life to reader, Combination of writing analyzing talent,, Extremely articulate, Nurture,

Interesting writing style making mundane spiritual activities interesting to read about. Passionate, honest, faithful, Transparently, diligent to post your heart daily and in those posts you are detailed,

Great sense of humor, Independent, peaceful demeanor, brings peace to the contracts with you, Dependable Smart, Transparent enough to be willing to share your findings,

Strength, committed, Dedicated to family and God, Look professional, elegant, Peace that radiates quiet, Friendliness, Easy to talk to and be around, Wonderful personality, Friendly attitude as a greeter,

Look for the best in people, Listening and giving a kind word, beautiful smile, friendly smiles, hugs, Quiet spirit, An example of who Jesus is to a hurting world, Speaking to reach out bring an up lifting word,

Consistent, Persistent, Love to help people feel important and valuable no matter what state of life they come from, Loyal to friends and family, big loving heart, Artist ability, amazing handwriting,

Counted on for...Honesty, being grateful for just the small things in life, Can be counted on....Has a good word for people, to greet, remember birthdays, dressed nicely and styling a petty hat, help out with family and the family business...

Planning On Journaling

Hi, there! I'm still working on my journaling assignment. There are some who are going to email me. I received some over the weekend. I'm planning on journaling on Monday with what I have.

It's been a long day. Not much time to do my journaling. It's been a great day. Long but GREAT! Need some shut eye to be refreshed for tomorrow.

Planning On Journaling
Staying On The Journey,Susan

P.S.

Here the prayer for the 3rd week of Advent: Source The Common Book Of Prayer

A Big Mission

Greetings! It's cold outside. In the teens. Burrr! I've been reading and taking notes on what others have wrote about my unique abilities. What people see in me....Wow!

I don't know how many of my family members and friends replied to my request. Some blessed me with scriptures about being a friend. There were some who speak a blessing over me. How thoughtful!

This is a big mission. I didn't know what I was getting myself into. I haven't really wrote about my discoveries yet. I'm still in the process.

Some say that I'm a good writer. I'm faithful and trustworthy. I'm a caregiver and care about my family and friends. I am devoted to God, my family and friends, and church family.

There's more.... I plan to have this assignment done. Soon, I hope. It's been an interesting journey. I'm exploring more about myself and others.

May we continue on the journey of life. May we bring out the best in others. May we see the beauty in others. May we discover more about who we are and what makes us tick in Jesus' name Amen!

A Big Mission!
Staying On The Journey,
Susan

Seeing Some Insights

Greetings! I'm still reading emails from family member and friends. I didn't expect as many responds as I got. I believe that I will get some more emails.

I can work with what I have this far. Some are saying similar things. That I'm faithful, an encourager. But, I want to go back and see what each person said and combine things.

I think it would be interesting to combine what others said about me. I will compare with what I think my unique abilities are. This assignment is interesting.

I'm seeing a new light about myself. Things that others see in me. Glory be to God.

May we learn to hear what others are saying. May we be thankful for the people who are in our lives. May we work with one another to get things done in Jesus' Name Amen.

Seeing Some Insights

Peace and mercy to you,
Staying On The Journey,Susan

In The Process Of Going Through

Greetings! I'm working on my journaling assignment. I've receiving emails from what others say what my strengths and gifts are.

I'm thinking about what some of my family and friends are saying. It's has blessed me to hear these things. God is good.

I plan to put my over all journaling assignment in some order. I'm in the process of going through what I'm receiving via emails. I'm impress that people are sharing some things about me.

May we learn to take value in what others say about us. May we see that we all have value that blesses others. May we learn what our strengths are and be encouraged. Amen.

Thanks for reading!
Staying On The Journey,Susan

Learning Some Things

Hello, there journaling world!

I've been emailing family members and friends. I'm getting some feedback. It took me awhile to start emailing people. I'm glad I did.

I thought some wouldn't reply. But there have been many that replied today. I am thankful that some said some things to me.

I've been thinking about what I think my gifts are. I don't talk a lot to people a don't know. Well at first.

I've learned some things by what others do. I think that I'm willing to learn new things. I don't know how many people I've asked on this assignment. It's an unique assignment.

May we learn from what others say about us. May we be humble willing to listen to one another. May the Lord reveal our gifts and talents to us. Amen!

Thanks for reading.
Peace and favor to you,
Staying On The Journey,Susan

What Are My Unique Abilities?

Hi, there! I have my session's homework.  I thought, how am I going to do this one? My mission is discover what my gifts and talents are. What characteristics that describe me? I have ask people what they think my gifts and talents are.

I've been thinking who to ask. I wonder who to ask? I'm thinking of what are my gifts? What am I good at? What are my unique abilities?

This will be an interesting subject to write on. I hope the people who I email or ask to help me do this assignment will. I don't want to put someone on the spot. I have just a week to do this assignment.

I'll email some people. Then see what happens. I believe that I will get some replies. I'm wondering what others will say about me.

May we discover things about ourselves that others see in us. May we express ourselves to one another in a positive way. May we be encouraged and uplifted through others who care. Amen!

Discovering what my unique abilities are...
Peace.
Thanks for reading!

Staying On The Journey,Susan