A thought by Leonard Sweet, (2012-02-01) from his book, 11: Indispensable Relationships You Can’t Be Without (Kindle Location 1035). David C. Cook. Kindle Edition.
It’s in my genes is an excuse that many people use about not
changing a certain personality or character trait in themselves. Now David did say in the Psalms that “In sin
did my mother conceive me” but that isn’t where it stopped. Jesus came to earth and died for us so that
can be taken care of and also the many personality and character bents within us.
But there are some things that can’t be changed. I have to accept the fact that I am going to
be short. That was handed to me but the
fact that I have a tendency to be heavy just means I have to work harder at
losing weight. I can’t use it’s in my
genes as an excuse.
Now somewhere in my background I was handed the trait to be
moody. It was a pain through many of my
years but by the grace of God and a lot of maturing I don’t have to any more
accept that trait as a daily happening.
I just don’t give in to that potential.
But it’s in my genes. So?
Let’s say your dad was afraid to risk. That doesn’t mean you have to be held back
from going out and risking and making a difference with your life. But my mom and dad were alcoholics. You many have the potential within you for an addictive
personality but that just means you will have to work harder but you don’t need
to give in to it. Understand the potential but don’t give in to it. But my mom and dad were lazy. So?
But my dad had a short temper.
So?
Yes, you will have tendencies from your background but you
don’t have to use them as excuses to not be yourself. Yes,
my great grandfather, my grandmother, my father and myself were all ministers
but that doesn’t mean my son or daughter is suppose to be. God has a personal plan and purpose for
them. And the same is true of you.
So are you using but it’s in my genes as an excuse?
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