A Display of His Splendor

"His desire is that you be bold, courageous, confident, respected, admired, promoted, sought after, and, most of all loved." ~ The Confident Woman

When I read this quote I thought to myself, isn't this a bit much, come on now.
But today God reminded me that I am royalty and showed me a verse that I think goes along with it.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God's] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" ~ 1 Peter 2:9
Also, Isaiah 61:3 says, they will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor. The amplified says it like this,...that they may be called oaks of righteousness [lofty,strong,and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice, and right standing with God], the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Note that it says the planting of the Lord. That means this is something He plants(does) in us and not myself.
So it's all done by Him and for Him to display His splendor, the glory of the Lord!