Hidden Talents, Stronger Faith
One evening I was having a candid conversation with my 12 yr. old daughter when she said to me "I don't like math. It's frustrating." As I listened to her more, I realized math challenged her because it forced her to think harder than she preferred to. Boy, could I relate to how she felt. Not about math necessarily but about so many other situations in my life that have seemed at least as difficult as Chinese arithmetic.
What about you? Ever been at your wits end with a situation or problem? Have you sometimes been so outside of your comfort zone that you just couldn't figure out which way was up?
Comfort surrounds us as we master tasks and hone skills. Most of our daily activity requires us to employ familiar talents and allows us to build confidence in our abilities. We need that self-assurance to get us through the day - it feels great knowing we're capable.
When we are faced with new challenges where our old devices are no longer sufficient, we are forced to try different techniques. It is in those moments that we begin to realize we have a strength or talent that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. We learn a new way to approach problems and opportunities and also recognize more of the gifts within us.
Because we have no idea what will or won't work, we learn to have faith in God and in ourselves. Sometimes, we might learn to simply let go or in other moments, learn to accept help from others.
Whether it be a lesson in faith, the realization of a hidden talent or a combination of the two, be glad when you find yourself in the midst of a trial; for on the other side is a better you and a brighter future...
What about you? Ever been at your wits end with a situation or problem? Have you sometimes been so outside of your comfort zone that you just couldn't figure out which way was up?
Today's Inspiration
Embrace the Challenges in Life;
They Stretch Our Abilities and Strengthen Our Faith
Comfort surrounds us as we master tasks and hone skills. Most of our daily activity requires us to employ familiar talents and allows us to build confidence in our abilities. We need that self-assurance to get us through the day - it feels great knowing we're capable.
When we are faced with new challenges where our old devices are no longer sufficient, we are forced to try different techniques. It is in those moments that we begin to realize we have a strength or talent that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. We learn a new way to approach problems and opportunities and also recognize more of the gifts within us.
Because we have no idea what will or won't work, we learn to have faith in God and in ourselves. Sometimes, we might learn to simply let go or in other moments, learn to accept help from others.
Whether it be a lesson in faith, the realization of a hidden talent or a combination of the two, be glad when you find yourself in the midst of a trial; for on the other side is a better you and a brighter future...
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