We must learn to operate in the realm of our own personal authority and not care what others think when we say no to their intrusions. If we do not, we are allowing others to take authority over our lives, and although they do not have the right to do so, they just will. These kind of people are everywhere and act like they know best for your life, but they have their own agenda, which usually means working you and your resources to their advantage. They drain your life, steel your time and waste the things you share with them; and chances are you know too many people like that! Right? 

The irony of an old saying is that, "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything..." and too many people today are doing exactly that and wonder why their lives are out of control. Who can be in control of your life but you? Stand up, dust yourself off and get back into the race of life. Study and learn what you need to know to make your life what you expect of it. Don't let other people rule your time, your resources or your life. Don't just give it away like that! You have value and you have an essential reason for living. FIND OUT what that is and don't let anyone get control over your life but you.

Search for a faith worth believing in to strengthen your resolve to win at the game of life. Take on the responsibility of holding your personal authority into account, to call the decisions you need to be making for what you do, where you go and the purpose that drives your motivation. All of that can only come from your own heart and it's in there, ready to be discovered, to be used and to bring fulfillment in your life.

You have permission to say NO to the demands of others around you and in your life. Remember, we all need to respect each other's personal authority, but no one but you are in control of your own personal authority.

Now, go for it...

Be blessed, help others and fight evil where you find it!