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Awareness that you are respected

Beloved of God, becoming aware that you are respected teaches you to recognize the dignity God has placed within your life and assignment. Respect is not arrogance, self importance or demanding that everyone agree with you. It is the understanding that your life carries value and that your voice, convictions, boundaries and God given abilities should not be treated carelessly. When you become conscious of this, you begin discovering purpose with greater confidence because you no longer allow people's opinions to define the worth of what God is developing in you.

This awareness becomes important during preparation because purpose will require you to grow in wisdom, character and responsibility. You will encounter people who may underestimate you, misunderstand your journey or question what God is doing in your life. Healthy awareness of respect helps you respond without becoming bitter or defensive. You learn to receive correction from the right people while refusing humiliation from the wrong people. Proverbs 22:1 reminds us that “a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.” Your character becomes part of the preparation for your assignment.

As you begin practicing your discovery, respecting yourself also teaches you how to respect others. You learn that leadership is not about controlling people but serving them with wisdom. You become careful with your words, commitments, relationships and responsibilities because you understand that what God has entrusted to you deserves honour. Jesus demonstrated this perfectly through servant leadership. Your purpose should never make you despise people; rather, the maturity of your purpose should make you more useful to them.

Beloved, do not confuse being overlooked with being worthless. There may be seasons when your contribution is not recognized, your efforts are not celebrated and your preparation happens quietly. Do not abandon your assignment because someone failed to acknowledge you. Continue growing. Continue learning. Continue serving. Let your consistency, humility and character speak over time. “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves” (Philippians 2:3). True respect does not need to shout; it is demonstrated through character.

Ask yourself honestly: Do you respect what God has placed inside you enough to prepare it properly? Have you allowed someone's disrespect to make you disrespect yourself or abandon your assignment? Can you receive correction without losing your dignity and receive honour without becoming proud? What would change in the way you practice your purpose if you understood that your assignment deserves both humility and responsible stewardship?

Hope Expression Values You 
Apostle Prince Victor Matthew 

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