Be Yourself

1 Corinthians 12:12-14
Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.

“Be yourself, that’s what we do-no one will be just like you.”-Betsy & Bailey 

I had the privilege of presenting what it is to be an author at Career Day, where my daughter, Sara, teaches. Electricians, a librarian, concrete workers, park rangers, a professional athlete, environmentalists, a scientist, and a rancher were represented, plus many more. The children absorbed every presentation.

I spoke with kindergarteners and first and second graders about what I do as a writer, and I got to read my picture book to them. Betsy and Bailey is a book about sisters who are different from each other. In the end, they learn to appreciate their differences. If you have children, or are around them, you know each one has their own personality and abilities. As a mom, I encouraged my children to be themselves and embrace their strengths. God had created them with unique abilities and dreams, and I found great joy in nurturing them to be who they are today. I loved hugging my babies and walking with my kiddos through their early years, but if I can grab any time with them now, as adults, I cherish the moment.

I can imagine our Father, God, takes great joy in seeing his children grow. He created each of us to glorify him through the different abilities and dreams we hold. Jesus gave his life for every one of us, and he loves us and sees us. God has a plan, and I have a purpose. I strive to be who God made me to be.

I pray you embrace God’s purpose for your life and your uniqueness.