Just like a diamond....

When you start looking at your life, and the many events who have shaped who you are, it is hard to ignore the fact that God uses challenging circumstances for his purpose. Think about diamonds and what a treasure they are, think about how they are created, under ENORMOUS pressure, right? Take a sec to look at your life through a different lens. How have you morphed and changed over time? What life events have challenged you to stretch, to tolerate more than you ever thought you could? Now take a moment to think about your gifts, even the secret ones that no one knows about. Are you the quiet shy woman with an angel's voice? Do you have the gift of compassion? Do you see solutions where others see walls? What is easy for you that is hard for many other people? Do you have the gift of gab? That can be an amazing tool to network and pull people together. You are an amazing design, the Creator made you just the way you are for his purpose. What are you doing with your gifts? I'm not asking you anything that I am not asking myself, believe me. I just want to live the fullest life I can, and I want that for you too. So I hope you'll give this a little thought this week. As always, I welcome your thoughts, I would love to hear you share. Even if you don't want it posted. I got an amazing email yesterday, that I found so encouraging. The ability to reach out and encourage another is a very special gift.

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Fox hole parenting

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