Thoughts for Tuesday

I don't know any women who read blogs who do not follow Kelly's Korner. She recently did a post about being Faithful. Did you read it? If not, go here.

I find it interesting that she hits on so many different points about what God calls individuals to do that don't seem "grand" or "as important" as the things other's do. It's definitely true. I find that labels, even in the church, happen all the time. 

There seems to be a new wave of thinking among women lately, mostly encouragement, which is a good thing. I often find myself comparing my life/talents/gifts to other people in my life (friends or co-workers). I think it's natural. We look at other people and say "if we were only like this" or "if we dressed like this" blah, blah, blah. It's Satan at work and pulling at our hearts telling us we aren't good enough. 

I've decided, on days where I feel indifferent about being me or feeling insignificant because I don't volunteer to do anything and everything, I remember that God gave me my own sets of gifts and talents. I may never make a million dollars doing hair because I simply do not find it important to charge an arm and leg for a haircut. I value experience and people more. I look at opportunities to build relationships rather than just another client. And you know, that's OK.  

I'm pretty much in a transitional season of my life. Finding out what my 30's is all about. I will tell, I'm learning that true friendships rise above the "just for show"  ones, that looks and how you dress says nothing about who you are as a person, and that the most important thing in my life is my family. 

Sometimes, showing grace and compassion is way more important than earning a quick dollar or ignoring those in your life who need it the most. And, bottom line, God uses us all to make the world go round. 

"You is kind. You is smart. You is important."

-The Help