Divinely Designed to Be Uniquely You

You didn’t just fall into place.  You didn’t just happen. You are not a mistake.  You were designed with a purpose. Whatever lie you may be listening to that you aren’t enough, that your spiritual gifting isn’t what you wish it would be, that you have no value.  My prayer for you is that God would open your eyes to see that He loves you and He designed you to be uniquely you. If you remember nothing else you read today, I pray that would resonate with you. ​

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The Bible tells us that God knew you before He knit you together in your mother's womb.  (Jeremiah 1:5) Have you ever attempted knitting? I attempted multiple times growing up and it was a disaster!  So thankful God is the master of design and creation. Even if you are good at knitting you know the extraneous attention to detail, the careful selection of materials and the attention it requires to knit something together.  Can you imagine knitting together the intricacies of the human body and even more so your personality? That’s what God has done and continues to do. We are all the work of God’s hands. Not some of us, not a chosen few, ALL OF US!  I could write an entire book on the importance of finding your identity in God alone and the unique type of freedom that provides. Maybe one day I will but today, let’s talk about the basic concept that is so easily overlooked. This foundational truth can alter your perspective of yourself and in turn your existence.

Oh God, our Father we are the clay, You are the potter, we are all the work of your hands. -Isaiah 64:8

You have gifting, talents and abilities that are unique to you.  Early on in ministry I would see others with the gift of service. They would gladly wash the dishes after noon lunch and sweep every inch of our building.  All while joyfully praising God in their own way. I would feel such a sense of guilt in those moments because that is SO not my gifting. I am not the woman who gleefully walks up to the sink to wash dishes and feels fulfilled after.  Seeing the many people in the local church that seemed to be gifted in that way, the historic Bible stories of those humbly serving and the servant leaders I had early on it was a real challenge for me. However, that guilt was not from God.  If you are feeling this way, don’t own it. ​

By attempting to serve in different ways and finally taking a spiritual gifts survey, I discovered my talents and abilities and how they could be used to grow closer to God and encourage others to grow closer to Him. When your purpose and passion align it is indescribable! The fulfillment of true joy and humble leadership that arise are beautiful to behold.  It will not always be easy but rarely anything worth having comes easily.  

In Luke 12:7, the Bible says that God knows the number of hairs on your head.  I don’t know if you are anything like me but every day when I brush my hair copious amounts of hair come out.  In the shower, in my hair brush...everywhere! I don’t even know how many hairs come out, I don’t think I want to know ha.  But God does. He cares that much, He is that all knowing. If He knows how many hairs are on your head, don’t you think that He knows your passions and desires!  He knows what will fulfill you, the areas of serving others that will inspire you most; in your neighborhood, your career, your classes, in everyday life.

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You may be saying God, I’d love to know what that looks like for me, could you fill me in on the secret?  We must remember that often times God calls us to obedience before He reveals His plan. So, what step of obedience is He asking of you today?  He is calling you to give something specific over to Him. Whether it be your perceived lack of self-worth, the talents you hold back because you are scared of serving in certain capacities or a struggle you need to let go of.  Whatever it is, lay it down. Lay it on down and trust that God has something better for you because you are divinely designed to be uniquely you!

*If you are looking to learn more about yourself and how you might enjoy serving, keep an eye out for a new RESOURCES section of the website where a Talents & Gifts Survey will be shared  soon!