Happy Birthday To Me, But Thank You

Recognizing your Gift is the Gift that Keeps on Giving

A drawing from my daughter for my birthday

 

Today I celebrate my birthday.  I am so grateful to be here and alive and feeling a sense of purpose.  See when you recognize your life’s purpose it’s like being born again.  To really grasp the essence of your existence is a wonderful gift. 

I spent the last few days reflecting on my journey thus far, and one thing I can say for sure is that the good times in my life outweighed the bad.  Not that I didn’t have many dark days, but I always held strong to my faith. No matter my circumstances I have always been the type of person to look for the ray of light. 

I found an old journal I kept from over 25 years ago, and I wrote an entry about longing for the light at the end of the tunnel.  At such a young age I had no idea the trials I was experiencing were preparation for soul’s purpose. I recently read Jon Gordon’s 4 Stages of Purpose that helped me recognize that my younger years were preparation for my purpose.  God masterfully moves us through our purpose.

I shared an awesome bible study with my family recently, and we spoke about the Parable of the Talents in the bible.  God has given all us talents, but we must recognize the gifts and put them to use for God’s glory. It took me a while to realize that counseling and inspiring others to look on the bright side was indeed a talent.  I never saw it as some unique ability until I did an in depth study on exhortation.  It was then that I realized, “Oh, this is gift”.  Once I recognized the gift my next mission was to find ways to be useful and not bury my talent like the man in the parable.

One of the ways I use my gift is by sharing with you.  So, on my birthday I just want to say THANK YOU for allowing me to encourage you. I pray that the inspiration you find on my pages ignite a burning desire in you to walk in the light of the Lord.