God created each of us with a unique contribution to make in our world.
No other person has our same abilities, motivations, network of friends and relationships, perspectives, ideas, or experiences. When we, like misplaced puzzle pieces, fail to show up, the overall picture is diminished.”
Richard Stearns: President of World Vision U.S.
Quote from his book: The Hole in our Gospel
God’s Loving Design for You
Each person is a unique expression of God’s loving design. While we may all feel alone or lonely at times, it is important to remember the divine truths about our existence.
God Created You with Intention
- You are not an accident! Isaiah 44:2 reminds us that God is our creator and cared for us even before we were born.
- Before you were conceived, God thought of you. Not fate, chance, luck, or coincidence placed you here at this moment. Ephesians 1:4 says, “He chose us in him before the creation of the world.”
- The Bible assures us, “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me” (Psalm 138:8).
Your Body, Mind, and Gifts Are Carefully Designed
- God chose every detail of your body—your race, skin color, hair, features—and gifted you with natural talents and personality. Psalm 139:15-16 celebrates this thoughtful craftsmanship.
- Though much emphasis might be placed on spiritual gifts, remember the beauty and intentionality in all the other aspects of your being.
- The creative process did not stop at childbirth; God has been molding and shaping you over the years with meticulous care and love.
Your Uniqueness is a Gift
- He placed you in a unique family and gave you a one-of-a-kind personality.
- God has provided you with unique abilities and woven a distinctive assortment of motivators into your life’s fabric.
- He made you absolutely unique for a purpose, driven by His love—Ephesians 1:4 affirms His motive for creating you.
Your Role in God’s Creation
- God designed the world’s environment for us to live in—James 1:18 highlights this intentionality.
- Of all His creations, YOU are the most important. God made you for a reason, a purpose, as part of His divine plan.
Embracing Your Unique Journey
- God’s design for you is precious, perfect, and tailored uniquely for you. He made you exactly how He wanted you to be.
- Your parents, regardless of your childhood experiences, were the ones He chose. Even if we had less-than-ideal childhoods, we can work through struggles and learn to forgive.
- Guess what? We all had less-than-ideal childhoods. Yet, these experiences are part of the intricate story God is weaving for each of us.
Conclusion
You are God’s special creation, designed with love and purpose. Embrace your unique journey, knowing that you are precious in His eyes and perfectly made to fulfill His divine plan.
Equipped and Ready!
“I take pleasure in choosing people to do my work and then empowering them to fulfill it. I create each person with a unique personality that moves them toward a certain type of work. When they heed the desire I place within them, they learn the skills necessary to do the job within them, they learn the skills necessary to do the job well. And as they choose to follow me, I bestow gifts that demonstrate their true proficiency for what I have called hem to do.”
Heaven Calling: Hearing Your Father’s Voice Every Day of the Year. March 3.
Now we just need to find a good place where we can put the pieces of the puzzle together and bring glory to the LORD.
Everything starts with Prayer! Naomi is with the Lord now. As of Nov. Our relationship hasn’t been terminated, just interrupted!
Put your prayer into action: Feet to your prayer!
“Aggressively seek to understand what God is calling you to do that distinguishes you from every other believer and that makes you a unique ambassador for Christ” The Power of Vision. Discover and Apply God’s plan For Your Life And Ministry. George Barna.
Remember, You are a unique person with a mission!
Behind the Shield: Richard and Naomi Dassow, The Salvation Army of Milwaukee Co. Chaplains
Feeling alittle discouraged?
Ending with a prayer!
“ ‘ “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’ Numbers 6:24-26 NIV
