God has made us such unique and complex individuals. Our bodies are made up of the same types of organs and generally, we maintain similar necessities for living and functioning normally. But what about the part of us which cannot be identified by say, an ex-ray? Or a microscope? Or even an ultra sound!? What about the part of us that makes up our “PERSON” and who we are or who we’ll become? These areas of exclusive individuality which involve a world of unanswered questions takes a different type of examination. Of course for me, it only makes sense to consider God’s way..in which He shows us through His word in Psalms 139:14, 16 that we’re fearfully and wonderfully created and that all of the days ordained for us  were written in His book before they came to be! That alone is quite encouraging to those of us who are a little EXTRA! :-)

I have friends who’s personalities cover the four main personality types (that is according to man). Nevertheless, their genetic makeup and or all contributing factors has created them into the most interesting bunch of people you’ll ever meet! Either that, or I’m just the EXTRA one! lol *extra is: you know…extra!

We possess such an interesting collage of divergence and emotion that we sometimes can be overwhelmed by our own ideals. Some of us think too much. Some of us don’t think enough! Some of us would rather be alone while some of us love the company of others. But did it ever occur to you that God created you for a purpose? And He did not make a mistake when it came down to your personality and what makes you, YOU.

You know, I always told myself that if I ever met someone who was a lot like me that it would probably drive me crazy..but I hardly ever think about if I drive other people crazy! lol

Anyway, I’m not always right, but I certainly know what is and that’s God’s Word. It has an explanation for everything under the sun so what else does it say about our personalities? Well, anyone know who Adam was? Adam was the only Human being in the garden of Eden until God created Eve. Now, God gave Adam dominion over the animals and all that He created. And He gave Eve to him as a suitable help mate. The story goes on to say how they ended up being disobedient . They ate some fruit from a tree that God distinctly told them to leave alone. Long Story Short..they got kicked out because they sinned. And that’s where the “Adamic Sin Nature” comes in. Something the human race automatically inherits. And I guess they call it the “Adamic” nature because Adam was the head of Eve. In stead of saying the “EVIC” nature! (since she ate of the fruit first!) ha ha Nonetheless, the Bible says that we were born in sin and shaped in iniquity. That being because we
inherited that nature from Adam.

Now, what does one thing have to do with another? That sin nature which is present at birth in all human beings, most times has it’s veins running straight through to our personalities. And if we aren’t careful, we’ll allow it to control our very actions. Remember, we’re still beautifully and wonderfully created, but as long as we’re living for ourselves, that sin nature will rapidly spread throughout our personalities effecting our every day lives.

Have you ever been around a person that almost seems to have no personality at all? Or someone who was just SO overbearing that you couldn’t stand to be around them? Or how about the ones who’s attitude spell out “I HAVE ARRIVED! WORSHIP ME!”  And you’re like “who do they think they are?” Every day we come in contact with multiple personalities. Sometimes one person has more than one! HA (o.k, that was funny) But apart from the personalities that we encounter, what kind of personality do YOU have? What do people have to deal with when they come in contact with YOU? How evident is that sin nature in YOUR personality? How well is God’s love personified your daily lives? If we say that we belong to Him, then more like Him we should be.

The bottom line is, everyone has personality. Even those who do not know God. What I’ve personally discovered, though is that your personality can only productively flourish when you KNOW God and maintain a relationship with Him. Otherwise,  it inevitably deteriorates and becomes unbalanced and less like God. We have to learn to realize that God wants to use us; right on down through our personalities. When we surrender ourselves to Him in such a way, He begins to work on our character.  Causing us to be molded into His image! Shaped and formed to ultimately bring Him great Glory. I imagine it brings Him joy and pleasure as well; As it would any parent. Seeing His little children doing the things He would do and say!  I want my Daddy’s personality.

Ayiesha Woods