Labels

Throughout life, people are constantly sticking labels on us, telling us what we can and can’t become. And sometimes this is good. People speak faith into us and encourage us. But then, there are times that people put negative labels on us. And you can’t stop the negative comments, you can’t prevent the negative labels, BUT you can choose to remove them.

As a teenager, Walt Disney was told by his art instructor that he wasn’t creative; he didn’t have any imagination. Disney was smart enough to remove that label and look at the vast amazing things he’s created.

Lucille Ball was told that she didn’t have any acting skills; she should try a different profession. She removed that label and look how that worked out for her.

Winston Churchill failed the sixth grade; he was told he wasn’t smart enough. He went on to become one of the greatest Prime Ministers that ever lived.

The common denominator in the success of these people is that they chose to remove the negative labels. It can be the same way with you. Don’t focus on what others say; focus on what GOD says! Remove the negative labels and embrace who God created you to be.