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In every generation there comes people who are almost worshipped by the general public. In our day some of these people are/were: Elvis Pressley, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Billy Graham, Michael Jordon, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.,and Tiger Woods. These people are extremely popular and find it difficult to move about in the regular world without concern for their well being. Some of them have excelled in their profession by being far better than other people in their field. Some of them are very good at what they do but there is something in their looks, and/or demeanor which seems to draw great crowds of people to them. Most of them do not really understand why they become idolized.

There seems to be a common thread in all of them. They trust a source which they can not consciously control for their creativity, and ability to perform.

Since they can not control it they seem to live in the fear that they will be separated from it. Anxiety comes into play. Some of them seem not to be able to deal with their  issues and some seek help in drugs. Those who turn to drugs usually end up with tragic conclusions to their lives. Those who learn to handle not being in control seem to live long and productive lives even after the peek has passed.

We all need the foundation of rocks Jesus promises in his teachings.  Following those teachings is the only thing which gives us strength to deal with such issues in life.  These teachings give us the strength to face, undertand, and learn  to live without being in control.  Christ teaches us to  love ourselves.  In loving ourselves we are no longer dependent upon responses from other people for our well being.  We learn to accept success, failure , and all the other issues of life with a confidence that God will work it all out for us.  After all I am convinced this “source” is no other than the Holy Spirit.

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