You've heard it said; "Don't take it personal".
I admit there are circumstances where someone has said something unnecessary, hurting me or someone I love. In those instances, it is definitely in our best interest to not take it personal.
But I like personal. Hayden had pages of stickers with his name on them when he was 
younger. He proudly stuck them on everything.
Hallie received an award for her DARE essay. It makes her, and her dad and I proud to see her name written on that certificate.
Hallmark cards are great, but there's nothing like a hand-written sentiment.
I remember traveling on vacations as a child looking in souvenir stores. Stores had the turning rack with personalized license plates and key chains. I always wanted something with my name on it, but either they didn't have it or it was misspelled. If my name wasn't spelled correctly, it wasn't meant for me.
Rylie received an end of year" personalized towel at school. It brought back to mind seeing towels in Jason's house with the names "Jason" and "Ann". Someone was making an effort to say "This is just for YOU".
Of the million things that could be said about God, pretty high on the list is the fact that he is personal. He created time and space the earth and everything in it. He makes the ocean foam, the bird sing, and the heart beat, and he specifically cares for me.
I don't often shop there, but when I go to Pier 1, I usually see things there that make me think "that has my name all over it". There are books that seem to fit my interests or needs. There are people who share my taste and those who have had similar life experiences as mine. But what I get from them isn't personal like God is personal.
He knows me.
From knowing the number of hairs on my head- to knowing my every thought; he knows me. He knows my insecurities, my failures, and of my unfaithfulness to him at times.... He knows me. And he still loves me.
Stop and watch that sunset. It may have your name on it.
Delight in the bird that needed your rescue. It may have been no accident.
Listen to that song on the radio. It may be just for you.
Stay in that hug; the very arms of God may be around you.
Take it personal.
Melizabeth1998
i always say 'dan't take it personal but........" all the time. some things i think are beautiful and gorgeous and i take it personal. which i think is good in some cases.
Kristiburden
You're right! I want to be somebody who gets better at taking those good things meant for me personally.
Melanie Morton
it's melanie morton just so you know:)
right there
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Jennfournier
I am not a "hugger" per say and so I think this was just for me. 😉
Jennfournier
Just to be clear...... I DO hug people (especially my little family) but in general public I am a hugee not a hugger.....lol
Kristiburden
I'm a hugger now. Jason is a big hugger, and I think his open affection had influence on me and my family. Hayden and Rylie are huggers. Hallie is not a hugger. When she was little, she would run past the foyer at church hoping she wouldn't get stopped and hugged by sweet church family members. The cool thing is- a hug from her means the world because she doesn't hug lightly.
Mandy Arceneaux
Yes. Yes. Yes. I love everything about this post! I love how it reminds me to simplify my life. Stop and watch the sunset - no problem. It's when we DON'T have time to stop and watch the sunset that I think we miss out on a lot. And by a lot, I mean sharing important, personal experiences with God. Simplify is probably one of my favorite words/reminders. I also love how this post reminds me that God cares for me. Measley me. But to Him, I'm anything but measley. (can I get an amen?) Whew. Thanks, Kristi for this lovely reminder. Exactly what I needed as I head off into the summer and take a month off from work. I want to spend this time coming up exactly how God wants me to spend it - personalized!
Kristiburden
Amen! Your response is a beautiful post in itself. I love it. Personailzed!! Yay for a month off too. To simplify is one of my most necessary reminders. I know but I forget daily. By the way did you know we're going to Disney? Would love some tips. None of us have ever been.
Mandy Arceneaux
Oh my. Disney is my middle name. I have some wonderful tips for you and will be messaging them to you in the coming days!
(NEVER been? This hurts my heart. It's time for the Burden's to experience some magic! Disney magic of course.:) )