Day 14: 5 strengths you have.

Well hello there!

Wow, I feel like it's been forever since I last blogged but it's only been three days. For some reason I feel like I let you down when I don't blog, which may be true, but I always have a good reason! This time it was my husbands birthday weekend so I didn't blog Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. We had a little "stay-cation" here in Colorado which consisted of time away at a hotel and a handful of fun events we went to. During our time away, my hubby wanted to spend as much time as we could together with a minimal amount of time on technology (which I can't complain about). So, sorry for not being faithful to write on my blog during the challenge BUT I'm sure  you understand!

On another note, here are my 5 strengths:

1. Simplicity-  I am a person who generally takes things at face value. I don't really over-complicate or dwell on things. If I get hurt I normally sulk for a day, talk about it with my husband/family, talk to the Lord about it, push myself to see where I need to grow from it and move on (mind you that this process is within a day or two). I'm not one who ponders on the complexities of the universe or even the intricacies of my own make up. I more stand in awe of those things then wonder why. I tend to enjoy the moment I'm in, take in my surroundings and feel the inspiration that they emit. I literally like to stop and smell the flowers and then move on.

2. Teachability- I have always thought that teachability was an important posture to keep. I was always sad when I hurt someone and always wanted to better myself so I tried to make myself approachable. It's not always easy being teachable but it's necessary. I try to remain teachable before the Lord and in my marriage. I ultimately want to look like Jesus- one who walks in the Fruit of the Spirit, and that requires constant molding. He points out areas that I need to grow and though it's not easy, I ask Him to help me work on those areas. Marriage does the same for me but instead of the Lord telling me, I have a husband to tell me. When I see that I have hurt David and he communicates, in love, how I've hurt him I want to change in that area with the Lord's help. My husband sees the habits I have that I didn't know I had. He sees all of the junk I don't see so he helps me grow by pointing them out, and as I remain teachable, I'm able to not get offended and push myself to work on those areas. The key is to not get offended and look inward when someone points out a weakness. The ultimate goal is holiness.

3. Humility- I think this goes hand in hand with teachability. It's hard for all of us to not get defensive when someone points out where you were wrong or where you have a weakness but it's so important to stay humble when that happens. Again, I try to make myself approachable by walking in humility so when someone feels they need to bring something up to me, they can knowing I will receive it and work on it.

4. Compassion- I know I've talked a little about this before but it's something that just automatically happens when I see a helpless being for example: orphans, babies, homless people, animals, sick people and seniors. Whenever I see someone in any of these categories my heart moves in some way whether it be in excitement, sorrow, or love. For babies and animals I feel love and excitement. I just want to hold them and kiss them and gently squeeze them. For orphans, homeless people, and sick people I feel sorrow, brokenness, and love. The children were abandoned, the homeless people lost everything (whether it was their choice or not), and the sick/ broken people are hopeless and I know they were not created to be that way. I want to hold all of them and see them walk in the fullness of who they are. I want them to have hope and to feel loved and wanted and not rejected. My heart breaks for every one! Finally, for seniors I feel compassion, love, and....interest. When I look at them I see a walking history book. I would love to sit with every one and hear their stories. I want to love on the ones that are grumpy until they open up and I want to enjoy the ones that are already lovable. I want to make all of them my grandparents! haha

5. Childlikeness- I think this is kind of similar to simplicity in the sense that I like to enjoy the moment I'm in but on top of that I love a lot of things that kids love! Some of my favorite things include cartoons, lucky charms, pop rocks, theme parks, stickers, sparkly gel pens(well sparkles in general), trampolines, foam pits, hot chocolate, crafts, playing games like hide-n-seek, laser tag, putt putt golf, I still like coloring in coloring books, bubbles, big wads of gum, grape soda,  lauging (A LOT), wrestling, building tents, sledding, seeing who can run the fastest, dancing, hopscotch, tether ball, board games, getting excited about stuff I love, and the list goes on forever! I've always loved being a kid and I've always resented growing up! If I could stay 9 forever, I probably would (although being an adult has some perks- helloooo husband!). ;-D