I Am...

The words I AM are two of the strongest words when put together. Be careful what you add to them. They can define you. They can crush you. They can make you. The words I AM can tell you more about yourself. The Words I AM can tell you about other people. Listen to the "I AM's"

Close your eyes right now..say the words "I AM" and finish the sentence with the first word that comes to your mind. What was it?

"I AM Happy" I AM Sad" "I AM Angry" I AM Smart" "I AM Stupid" I AM Sick" I AM Healthy"

So many things can be added to "I AM"

When I say "I AM hungry" it's an easy fix. I go to my kitchen and grab something to eat. But when an impoverished child says "I AM hungry" it takes on a whole new meaning.

Listen to your own "I AM's" and take them seriously. They can tell you who you think you are. They can also tell you who you REALLY are.

I remember being sad after Katie died. I hated to go outside, to the playground, to the store. I had Macen so I did all those things and when people asked me how I was feeling I would say "I AM fine." On the outside, I was fine..but for a long time on the inside I was screaming "I AM sad" I had to deal with my inside "I AM" to finally start becoming my outside "I AM" It took awhile, but I did it. I realized then, that I needed to pay close attention to my "I AM"

When a person tells you "I AM" listen to them. They are telling you a lot more than you think. Most people don't like to admit to any bad "I AM" things. Most don't want to show fear, or anger, or sadness. That's why you have to listen. If a teenager is being bullied, the inside 'I AM" is screaming "I AM SCARED" but the outside will say " I am fine" but you know better. When a friend, or a family member tells you an "I AM" listen to how they say it.

Go back to your "I AM" What was it? Is it the truth? Is it what you want it to be? Is it what you wish it could be?

The words "I AM" are powerful. If you say it long enough you will believe it. If you don't say it enough, it won't come to be.

"I AM ME, I AM happy, I AM worn out, I AM smart, I AM funny, I AM a child of God, I AM blessed beyond measure, I AM PROUD of who I have become."

Take your "I AM" seriously. Be the "I AM" you want to be...

"I AM blessed to have all of you in my life. I AM grateful"