Forged in Fire

I’ve recently become interested in this word: sovereignty.

According to the Meriam Webster Dictionary, it is defined as: “supreme power or authority” or “the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.”

These definitions are short and concise, but not necessarily associated with how I’ve been pondering the word’s meaning and application within the life I’m currently living.

Here’s what I mean:

Have you ever heard someone speak on the importance of living a sovereign life? Or, acting out complete sovereignty in all that you do?

There is an awesome YouTube channel titled “The Order of Man” with a recent video called “Build Your Sovereignty in Faith, Family, Fitness and Finances” which sparked my curiosity on the topic when I watched it just a few days ago.

Essentially, what we are talking about here is the ability to live out of a place of liberty with the freedom to do what you want to do, in the ways you want to do it. This includes, most of all, providing intense focus to what is most important to you and making those things the epicenter of all that you are and all that you work for.

Important to note in addition to the previous statement is the mindset shift that often accompanies a decision to head in the direction of a sovereign life. In such a shift, your values and morals become more evident while the opinions of others begin to mean less and less.

This is a good thing, I might add.

As a collective whole, (I have been grossly guilty of this, forever) we get so caught up on outside opinions and voices. Oftentimes, this is what directs our decision making. This may seem like a small price to pay, to avoid conflict of course – but what about when it’s not just you that these decisions affect? When the future of your child is in the hands of your choices? When the efficacy of your marriage is influenced by the thoughts and unnecessary quips from those looking in?

Stop for a second and really think about what I just said.

Why exactly do we allow these opinions from outside control so much of how we think and how we act? Better yet, how can we change course? How can we remain steadfast in what it is we believe in, and match our actions accordingly?

These are questions that I’ve recently had to ask myself in times of deep reflection. In deciding what it is that means most to me, and how I can best prioritize those things within my own life, I’ve come to understand that it’s far less complicated than it seems.

Think to yourself: “What is most important in my life?” 

Now also think: “Are my actions reflective of that?”

If the answer is no, then it’s time to make a change. Despite the noise and in the face of whatever trials and tribulations that may accompany such a change.

This my friends is where we find sovereignty. In making the choice to pivot and adjust in order to put your money where your mouth is (I know, that is a lame phrase – forgive me.)

Your family is the pinnacle of your priorities? Your fitness levels important to you? Your faith holds deep meaning and value in your life? Is this really true? Or are these just empty words?

Define what it is that you want from this life – where your values are, what you believe in, and what you want to pass onto future generations. Define it, and act on it.

The best time to do this? It was yesterday. The second best time is now.

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