God's Creative Work! Me!

Dear Friends,

Muy husband shared this verse he read on "The Message" Bible. If you are not familiar with it, it a version of the Bible in a language that most of us could understand without taking from its truth and integrity.

The verse goes like this: “Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.” -- Galatians 6

I have been asking these questions to myself lately. We just had a major move in our lives. When we find ourselves in a new enviroment, we are faced with so many pressures that the real "you" surfaces. I find myself going back to the very beginning: Who am I in God's perspective? Who did he intend for me to be? What does he want me to perform in this season of my life? His will and desires for us change as we move on with life, and hopefully, mature.

God encourages us to look at ourselves and observe what He has laid before us to do. Nothing more ... nothing less. We should not think of ourselves more than we really are, but we should not think less either. We are unique and exist to contribute to the world in a way that just we individually can.

I pray I can get there: not comparing myself to others, unless it is to imitate good habits and attittudes - not to feel I do not measure up to them. What is important for us is to measure up to what God expects from us!

I also pray I can find fun in discovering all the good things God has planned for me. Do not forget: His will for us is "perfect and pleasant". That means that a wonderful adventure is ahead of us trying to find our perfect place in this world!

Have fun in your jorney!

Mara