Ever been a victim?  robbery;  assault;  falsely accused; bullied; family “conspiracy;” an unfair boss; or who knows what?  Remaining as a real or perceived victim is not good for physical, mental or spiritual health.  There is always a way out.

We are never too old to get a fresh perspective on a subject.  Jeanne and I have been reading a book: The Power of TED.  The author’s solution to escape “victimhood” is to move to the status of “creator.”  Creator is a role, and not meant to be mistaken for the Creator of the Universe.

A personal story:  For eight years I had a boss that I believed did not appreciate me, held me back and did not focus on my talents.  I saw him as a “persecutor”, and Jeanne heard my regular complaints. In my mind I was a victim.  In year 6, I became a follower of Jesus.

In time, Jeanne reminded me of  bible verses* that pointed me toward  achieving “creator” status (and in a loving way indicated I had been acting counter to my new faith).  I changed my thought process and vision of what a positive relationship with the boss could be.  I began to give a good report to others about him and chose to listen and learn. I killed thoughts of being a victim.  I was becoming a “creator” with the help of God, Jeanne and a new attitude.  I saw positive change in my manager’s attitude towards me.

The result:  The two of us developed a lifelong friendship.  He, his wife and family  eventually accepted Jesus as Lord.  All this happened because I moved from “victim” to “creator.”  Jeanne did not criticize me or rescue me-she became a coach not a rescuer.  The “creator” is freed from “victim” status — no longer controlled by a person, event or life situation.

The Power of Ted is not a Christian book but has a spiritual component and the concept is very biblical.  I suggest reading the book or sharing the You Tube link.

*Transformational Verses assisting us to move from victim to creator:

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…..Romans 12:1-2

For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love and of a sound mind.  II Timothy 1:7

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ⁹ Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9

Paul        Have a wonderful, victim-free day                                                                                        35^th Anniversary Verses 18-19-20/35