Tell Me More about My Personality Type
I’m a Sanguine
Sanguines love to be around people and are energized by sharing their thoughts and opinions. Because of this they are enthusiastic, happy to get involved, and want everyone to have a good time. Blessed with a sunny nature, they tend to be emotional and demonstrative, and not inclined to take offence or hold grudges.My warm and bubbly friend, Tammy, is a perfect example of a Sanguine. She is an extrovert who thrives on leading worship, singing, and playing the piano. Not only that, she loves to serve God by serving others, especially through her ability to cook! Whether peeling potatoes, slicing beans, or patting buttermilk biscuits into perfect rounds, Tammy’s cheerful personality draws people like a magnet.As a Sanguine, Tammy acknowledges that spending time alone reading and studying the Word isn’t her strength. Instead, she enjoys short, daily devotionals with personal applications that she can read quickly before rushing out the door. Her prayer life, for the most part, consists of spontaneously talking to God about whatever touches her—a friend’s need for a job, her mother’s illness, or an upcoming event that she is involved with. But sometimes, Tammy wistfully longs to experience more of God—and wonders how that could happen.
How Can a Sanguine Connect With God?
If you identified yourself as Sanguine, perhaps you’ve also wondered how to experience more of God.“I want to press into God,” said Tammy, “but being realistic, I can’t figure out where to add one more thing to my schedule. Every day is like running a marathon. I take the kids to school, work all day, try to keep my house somewhat clean and volunteer a couple of evenings a week. Where is there time for sitting quietly and thinking about God and me?”Carving out time to slow down and let God speak into our lives doesn’t happen easily for any personality type. The norm today is busyness, and most of us juggle roles and tasks at a furious pace. Unlike Hagar in the silent desert, our noise and activity filled days can easily drown out God’s whispered questions; where have you come from, and where are you going? (Genesis 16:8).For Sanguines in particular, it can be especially hard.Check in for more about Sanguines next time. We’ll get to the three other personality types soon.
Qu. If you’re a Sanguine: What other traits do you notice in yourself?
Poppy
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