Deflection, a coping mechanism for many. A way for humans to redirect focus and attention of something unfavorable from themselves unto another. Typically associated with defense mechanism.
I was thinking today. Don’t we sometimes use these methods with our Father? When faced with ourselves. Aren’t we quick to have the Adam syndrome… It was the woman, friend, boss etc. you gave me. We rarely take accountability unbeknownst to us because we can’t see ourselves. That’s why we have the Holy Spirit to being things to us previously unaware.
Sometimes when were defensive it’s because its cousin offense is present. Your uncomfortable with this feeling or emotion so we quickly try to shake it off. We ignore the very person shedding light on us to help us. Sometimes living and adjustment to darkness will always make light disturbing. We treat people like this, but we treat God like he as I’d he were “people”. We got issues and an attitude so we gonna ignore him. We’re not mature emotionally or spiritually to let him address. It requires vulnerability and were not ready (Kevin Hart voice).
Realizing today, categories are important and vital to our Relational intelligence with folks and most importantly to God. I repent for ignoring God. How dumb when the answer is He! Issues, no problem for him. We trust God for stuff, breakthrough, miracles etc. but can’t trust Him with our hearts and emotions. We gotta change that! We need to rid deflect when we recollect. To consider the goodness of God and how He has been with you and carried you. A memory of his faithfulness will keep you from ignoring Him but being humble and vulnerable with a great level of trust.
If we do not grasp the “you are here” theory or understand current placement, we will not experience success navigating. Directives and instructions only make sense with those with clarity and information.
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Mentor, Orator, and Life Coach Dr. Courtney M. Bradley has a “You Are Here” theory. That is an understanding of where you are currently positioned. A place where you stop and gain information and learn. A moment to refocus, scale and view the bigger picture, and see what part you play in the movement of a system. It’s the perfect place to let go of where you were so you can embrace a new beginning or experience.
I moved into a new state. Completely unfamiliar territory and I thought I needed a guide to help me navigate this new space. Everyone wants that local who knows their way around to show you around and provide tips. However, I didn’t have that. Instead, I got lost, ask questions, and discovered things along the journey. Being lost in a vulnerable state where your intuition and trust kick into full gear. You may have to reach out to a stranger for help. What happens when that stranger is you? The part of you that we failed to discover or excavate. The self-sufficient, confident you that God created. In Him, there are no losses only gains. When you think you have been lost is a perfect place to be discovered and find support.
For me, at the mall alone and apprehensive I did what most tourists do. I found the information center. I got my hands on a map. With Christ, our Bible is our information center and place of direction and instruction. You are here, this is your state, this is your mindset, but this is where I have destined for you to go. I studied that map until I felt confident before I even took a step. I didn’t care if people stared or expressed opinions. I have a destination within this massive space and this map is my GPS. I often refer to God and the Holy Spirit as a G.P.S. He is my God’s Positioning System. When lost you got to ask questions. I asked God exactly where am I? Why am I positioned here? In that vulnerable time with Him. He will express your purpose and placement. Every experience you enter where an exchange is made of deposits and withdrawals there is a price to pay. Don’t consider everything a loss. During discovery, perspective is everything.
When we tap into our source of direction and empowerment, we become unstoppable. I was aware that tourists are targets. When you are in discovery mode, we are mostly focused or in awe of the space. What we fail to see is how you stand out to predators. The enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy. Many predators frequent malls in search of individuals of various ages who seem to be open pray. They make assumptions about your capacity and ability to maneuver. They assume it is easy to take your treasure or hurt you. The thing with God is, we don’t even have to walk around afraid or paranoid. We are covered in His blood. That enemy, the grand opportunist looking for a time of the attack cannot penetrate the hedge of protection God has for you in this season of growth.
You should declare that “I AM HERE”. I am getting my new foundation. I am not going anywhere unless He wants me to move. That “here” does not have to be a geographical place but it can be spiritual, mental, or socially related. Be confident that you are His child and that what’s unfamiliar to you is familiar to Him. We must trust his guidance. Are we open to adhering to instructions? Do we prefer to figure things out ourselves? Life is much more peaceful and simpler if we rely on a guide that never steers wrong. When we disobey, we wander. Take a moment and get back to your information center. Father, I am HERE. Be open to learn and gain instructions for your next steps. Soon you will be the one giving instructions and guiding others in the right direction. Enjoy this newness in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:17 states that “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things have become new.” Isaiah 43:19 says “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”.
In short, let go of former things (places in your heart and mind), connect to your center, be open to learn, trust God, wait for instructions, move with confidence and enjoy the discovery of all that is new. YOU ARE HERE NOW!
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