For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10
You are His masterpiece. Let that sink in . . . everything God makes is good.
When you understand that God created you unique and then learn exactly how He put you together, an amazing thing happens. You begin to believe that your TRUE self is what God wants to shine through.
Get to know you
I remember the first time I took a personality assessment. All those things I thought were weaknesses and things I should change about myself were actually the very things I could embrace and use to move forward in my life and do MORE for God.
There is nothing about you that God cannot use to bring about His story in your life. You can follow His Calling no matter your background or how many times you think you have ‘messed up’. He has allowed every experience and every situation to grow you into the person He wants you to be.
What do you feel God is calling you to do that seems WAY out of your comfort zone?
Get to choose for you
Another powerful tool I use in my life is a values’ assessment. By understanding which things are important to you, it gives you the power to say NO to many things. I use my values as a filter for whatever activity, event, or opportunity arises. I pull it through my filter and if it does not align with any of my values, I get to say NO (with no guilt).
I remember a time when I was super busy and super stretched. I was always saying YES to things because they were all things that came easily to me. BUT, this is what I realized, just because you CAN do something doesn’t mean you SHOULD do it.
If you had the power, What would you LOVE to say NO to right now?
Get to show you
Showing up in any situation authentically allows you to be who God has created you to be. He wants you to bring your whole self to the Sunday School class, the PTA meeting, AND to the Boardroom.
Never apologize for being the person God created you to be. Realize that we are all on a journey to discover our best selves. Forgive others (forgive yourself) and ask for forgiveness but never stop being your brilliant self, the one God created, because He loves you.
What are you trading of yourself to only bring part of yourself to the table?
Get to grow you
Celebrate your uniqueness. Discover your personality style. Create the business you want and that God wants for you. Design your future with Him. Develop your skills so you can be ALL that God is calling you to be.
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In my time with the Lord the other day, the verse He focused me on said, “Arise. Shine.” It went on to more, but in context (somewhere in Isaiah, but I don’t have the reference at hand) He was calling the nation of Israel to step out and not be like everyone else. He wanted them to be amazing for His glory so other nations would know Him. So often I prefer to sit back and rest, be small, and not make an impact because it just seems too big and scary. I am not sure why or what He is calling me to do, but I will treasure this in my heart until He shows me more. Thanks for the encouragement to step into who I am so I can arise and shine more brightly for Him.