Do you have any idea what it does or what it means for someone to believe in you? I want you to take a moment and reflect on your own life. Think about from a child to an adult, the moments when someone spoke into you, and told you, even though you felt like a failure, that you were great and “don’t you give up”. They told you that you were going to be something special, and make a difference in someone’s life. Maybe they told you that you were going to be that doctor, that athlete, that speaker, that dancer, musician, or engineer. Or maybe they said that you “are” a great father, mother, or friend when not many people had actually told you.
Speaking Volumes that Echoe into Someone’s Life
It speaks volumes when you can tell somebody-
“You WILL make it”
“This thing was MEANT for you”
“GO after it!”
“I BELIEVE in you”.
“You ARE good enough”.
Some people’s testimony is that they did make it, and their life shifted the moment somebody reminded them that they were capable… This simple compliment stood out from the muck of negative comments that they were used to hearing that reminded them of all of their deficiencies, flaws, and ruins that they were once in.
This time, when someone believed in them, their belief catapulted them into a realm of hope and built up their faith by leaps and bounds. And it wasn’t just talk, it was a personalized message just to them. It spoke volumes and built layers of confidence. And you will discover some people will continue to reference this nugget of hope for years and years to come. Look at the impact words can make. We can also reference and stand on God’s Word over our lives as a light and to empower us because of His promises and because it is purposed.
Isaiah 55:11 NIV- So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
I remember when I was in my early twenties and someone told me that- I am a songwriter. Before this statement, I was just trying to piece together some words and hope that they made some logical sense. But once I heard those words, I became what I heard. I received it and I became the songwriter. I no longer walk beside such a title seeing it as a “could be moment”, but instead, I walked inside of it! You just have to agree by believing and saying to that title- “That’s who I am!” Since then have written and recorded several Christian Inspirational songs.
They Saw What You Couldn’t
“You mean you think I’m able?”, one might say. It’s shocking to hear what another person really sees when they look at us. Most of us would rather not know. The moment we’re told about ourselves by someone else is the moment the path we’re on reveals additional paths, new signs, or speaks of new directions in our mind. These can be good or bad and deposit doubt or hope.
Sometimes it’s baffling to try to understand why some people are so sure we won’t succeed while others are determined we will.
Sometimes other people can’t see past, what they themselves weren’t able to accomplish.
Have you ever heard someone say, “It’s not a good idea”. “Don’t do it.” “I’m telling you I know from experience”. Now because of their encounters, they decide that all encounters will amount to the same. Not to mention they’ll also say a certain group of people are all the same. An organization or business would never give you an opportunity because it didn’t first give them one. Or they will never return to that restaurant even though a handful of other times it was excellent. But because one server did a dis-tasteful job, now the whole chain is unexcusably garbage. And they will say “Don’t ever go!” What they don’t realize is that yours – is a different path. And when you neglect your path, you may feel like you’ve failed. There will be people who won’t outright call you a failure but encourage the feelings associated with it.
Believe in One Another
By now we all know how powerful our thoughts and our words can affect the path of our lives. They can plant seeds that will grow forth crimpling weeds, spoiling a fruit-filled destiny or they can breathe life, nourish and even energize your dreams. These are the people we need in our lives!
My hopes are that someone reminded YOU how absolutely amazing you are. And that your dreams didn’t halt based on someone else’s decision that would decide whether you were good enough. We’ve been conditioned to allow the crowd to decide our worth rather than God. You are incredibly valuable and purposed because you were created by the Most High.
Psalm 139:14 NIV- I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
When you have the chance, remind someone not just that they’re great, but what you actually and specifically see in them. Give them the details. If they’re far from where they need to be then remind them what they are capable of and that God is a God that loves far beyond how we could ever visualize ourselves. God Bless!
Psalm 86:15 NIV– But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
