Why is it when you go and buy something new, suddenly it seems like everywhere you turn, someone has the same thing.
It's that way especially with new cars. You think you've got something special, then bam, you stop at the stoplight, look to your left, and low and behold, it's your car, van, or whatever you choose to drive.
Then you find yourself wishing, gee, I should have picked that color instead, or why didn't my wheels come like that, or man that's one ugly driver... okay maybe not the last part.
It's that way with clothes too. You shop for a while, picking out a great shirt, and wouldn't you know it, some chump's gonna have to wear the same thing two rows back at church on Sunday. Makes you wanna either strangle someone, or crawl in a hole somewhere... depends on the day.
I suppose it's all superficial really. We all want to be unique. We want something that distinguishes us as... well... us.
Things don't make us who we are. If that's the case then perhaps we're more alike than we want to be. We all have cars, shirts, shoes, couches, etc. They're all just different colors, shapes, and brands. Just as we are all people. We all pretty much function the same.
What makes us unique is our God given personalities. Our talents. Our spirits. The combination of these and so many more factors are what make us... us. Don't let the fear of being known get in the way of having a life full of rich relationships, friendships, and so many wonderful memories.
Jeremiah 1:5 reminds us that God is the shaper of all we are to become in this life. "Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before the light of day, I had holy plans for you." Jeremiah's plan was to be a prophet. We all have a plan, so it's a great time to start living in your plan.
Be effective in your unique self... in fact celebrate it. Could you imagine having to put up with yourself all the time! If you happen to run into yourself on the street, just thank God he gave the world two of you!
It's that way especially with new cars. You think you've got something special, then bam, you stop at the stoplight, look to your left, and low and behold, it's your car, van, or whatever you choose to drive.
Then you find yourself wishing, gee, I should have picked that color instead, or why didn't my wheels come like that, or man that's one ugly driver... okay maybe not the last part.
It's that way with clothes too. You shop for a while, picking out a great shirt, and wouldn't you know it, some chump's gonna have to wear the same thing two rows back at church on Sunday. Makes you wanna either strangle someone, or crawl in a hole somewhere... depends on the day.
I suppose it's all superficial really. We all want to be unique. We want something that distinguishes us as... well... us.
Things don't make us who we are. If that's the case then perhaps we're more alike than we want to be. We all have cars, shirts, shoes, couches, etc. They're all just different colors, shapes, and brands. Just as we are all people. We all pretty much function the same.
What makes us unique is our God given personalities. Our talents. Our spirits. The combination of these and so many more factors are what make us... us. Don't let the fear of being known get in the way of having a life full of rich relationships, friendships, and so many wonderful memories.
Jeremiah 1:5 reminds us that God is the shaper of all we are to become in this life. "Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before the light of day, I had holy plans for you." Jeremiah's plan was to be a prophet. We all have a plan, so it's a great time to start living in your plan.
Be effective in your unique self... in fact celebrate it. Could you imagine having to put up with yourself all the time! If you happen to run into yourself on the street, just thank God he gave the world two of you!
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