Labels

Labels....they stick and sometimes it seems we might not know how to take them off.  Some, we may purposely hold on to, afraid we might perhaps disappear if the label wasn't attached, whether it truly represents us or not.  I'm loosing a lot of labels lately.  Some not of my own choosing, some by surprise, but once it's done, even though the space feels bare, it's still the right thing.  I'm gaining some too though.  And they are slowly replacing what was stripped away....and some could only be given because things were removed, making room for the labels He wants to give me.  Some came off quite easily, leaving no trace behind....others are weathered and stuck and are going to require some assistance.  Strip off all the things that hinder and run this race set before you.  Thankful.