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Renee Swope

Encouraging and equipping moms to parent with God's grace and confidence.

Uniquely You!

Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are or why you do things the way you do? I remember all the way back to Jr. High feeling like I didn’t really like who I was. I’d compare myself to those around me and try to figure out who people liked most, so I could be like them. It was exhausting!

I want to to talk a little more today about something I shared in my devotion, “The Real Me” featured at Proverbs 31 and Crosswalk. The journey God’s taken me on to become the woman He created me to be has totally changed my life, and all of my relationships, for the better. I hope I can encourage you today with somethings I’ve learned.

First of all, comparison can be my worst enemy. My friend Genia summed it up well one day when we were talking about it. She said, “When we compare ourselves with someone else, we can never measure up because we compare our insides with their outsides.”

She’s right. I usually compare how I feel on the inside with how someone else looks like they have it all together on the outside. Paul talks about the comparison trap in 2 Corinthians 10:12, “but when they measure themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding.”

Comparison leaves us confused and discontent. It causes us to compete with each other but God never intended for women to compete with each other; He wants us to complete one another. Seriously, He wants us to encourage each others’ strengths and then be who He created us to be.

Paul explains why in 1 Corinthians 12:18-20, “But now God has placed the parts, each one of them in the body just as He wanted. And if they were all the same part, where would the body be? Now there are many parts, yet one body.”

The truth is: You are uniquely you because God has a unique purpose for your life. God created you with a unique personality because you play an important role in the story He’s writing in your life. You are “God’s masterpiece…created anew in Christ so that [you] can do the good things He planned for [you] long ago.” Ephesians 2:10, (NLT)

There are certain thing He wants to do through your life and that is why He gave you a personality that is one-of-a-kind! In her book, Personality Plus, Florence Littauer describes four personality types. Most of us are a blend of two. See if you can relate to the desires and emotional needs of one or two of these:

Phlegmatic: Desires PEACE
Needs times of quiet, reduced stress, feeling of worth, relaxation

Choleric: Desires CONTROL
Needs appreciation for achievements, opportunity for leadership, and participation in decisions

Sanguine: Desires FUN
Needs attention, affection, approval, activity with people

Melancholy: Desire PERFECTION
Needs sensitivity, stability, support, space, silence

  • Which personality best describes you?
  • What are your greatest strengths? What are things you think you need to work on?
  • What challenges do you face in discovering your unique “you”?

Click on the word “Comments” below to share thoughts or questions. If you don’t have a blog, click on anonymous, then leave your name and email to be part of a drawing I’ll do this weekend to give away a copy of “Shaped with Purpose : A Practical Guide for Discovering Who You Are” Workbook and CD.

Each comment will be entered for the give-away so be sure to include your email in your comment, and I’d love to know your age and where you’re from.

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  1. Wow Renee, this really hits home. I am a mother of 2 grown boys, 50 years old and have struggled with these thoughts for some time. I read the devotional every morning then pass on to 2 dear friends. It is encouraging to know that I'm not the only one feeling this! It is truly a gift from God to read your insights today and to let me know I'm not the only one! Thanks for sharing and I'll keep praying about God's will for my life.
    Susan
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  2. At the age of 43 I really don't know who I am. I've spent my whole life pleasing others.

    This devotion has struck a cord in my heart but where do I being?

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  3. I am a 38 year-old working mom of two. Seems I've been asking God for so very long what purpose He created me for. The Word says He has given every one of us gifts and talents to be used for His kingdom….still looking for mine. I am barely, barely beginning to come to a small realization of one thing I think may be my "passion", but have NO IDEA how to even begin moving in that direction (because, of course, it seems impossible!), or even really how to specifically define it.

    I've done all the tests (personality, spiritual gifts, strength finders, colors, animals, Bible characters, Meyers-Briggs, you name it) but the only one that really seemed applicable is the one you mentioned – I am most definitely Melancholy/Phleg! But I seem to have none of the STRENGTHS of a melancholy, and ALL of the weaknesses of a phleg! Yay. And knowing my personality type really doesn't tell me much about my life's purpose….

    It's frustrating that we have to spend (literally) half our lives not living in our purpose because we can't figure out what it is. I would love to do the book and workbook you are giving away, but still I think God reveals His purpose for us when He's ready. As I said, I've done all the tests….until He's ready to show me, nothing I can do will make a difference.

    Valerie
    West Texas
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  4. Thanks for this devotion today Renee. I can really relate to this topic! I am a people pleaser or a "Ms. Fix it" as my family would call it. I am the last person that gets MY attention in my life. There is always something else that comes up or pushes it way to the front of my "list" and I know it needs to stop. Thanks for putting the words down on paper (email) so I may pick them up!

    I pray the Lord leads me to where I need to be so I can start to please him and not everyone else!

  5. Wow! 230 comments before mine…and every woman on here can relate. Makes me realize that I'm truly not alone in my struggles.

    I am 33 years old and I too have spent a lot of time comparing myself to others…trying to fit in and be everything to everyone. You're right, it's exhausting! Honestly, I think I've gotten a lot better (with the Lord's help) in this way in the past few years, but even now I still struggle.

    I am a phlegmatic/choleric mix. Strange mix I think, but…it's true. It's also strange that it took me so many years to figure that out. When I was a teenager we studied this in church. I thought I was a melancholy because my mom was a melancholy. 🙂

    Comparison goes right along with the reaccuring theme in my life lately. We are reading the book, "The Uncommon Woman" by Susie Larson in our book study right now. I have read this book before, but for some reason the first chapter that takes a look at insecurity "hit me" a lot harder this time. Susie ventures to say that insecurity is another form of selfishness. When we're insecure we make decisions with ME in mind. I'm thinking the same is true of comparison. At least something to think about. 🙂

    Thanks for being obedient, Renee. I appreciated this post today.

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    Northeastern Iowa

  7. Wow what an Awesome message you shared in the devotional this morning. All you women at P31 are so blessed with words of encouragment. I have been reading through all of the blogs and relizing that I am not the only one who feels like I am not sure God's plan for my life.
    I am 20 years old and just made the first step in really listening to what God wants me to do. I had been dating an awesome Christian man for over 2 years. We had been engaged and were planning a wedding for this October. A month ago God really laid on my heart that I needed to wait to marry this man. So I shared my feelings with my finacee and then postponed the wedding. Then after hours of time spent in prayer and listening to the Lord I knew that I needed to end the relationship. There were things that would not be compatable in a marriage at this point and we both needed to rely on God more in our life before we could get married. This is the hardest thing I have ever done and am really missing this man. I know I am in God's will though, and I have such peace through this all.
    Know I am relizing that I was pushing my dreams aside to prepare for married life. I train horses and give riding lessons. I have always wanted to show horses and compete at a Pro level and had been saving up since I was 15 for that. The money I was saving was going towards a wedding and I knew my dreams were never going to be accomplished. I am waiting on the Lord to be sure this is what he wants me to do. I am struggling with the fact that it is not exactly missions or totally for the Glory of God, even though I know he can use me where ever he has me.
    I guess I just dont know if God would give me a dream this big that will take so much money and possibly not further his kingdom more. So here I am once again praying and seeking Gods will of what step to take next. I guess I should follow my Big Dreams becasue they were put there by a very Big God.
    Anyway not to write a book, but Thanks so much again for all who have been posting it is a great encouragment to other woman. God gives us all dreams we just sometimes get lost in our "To Do" lists to follow our hears.
    Amy

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  8. This topic definitely resonates with me. Reading the other posts, it's good to know others in their 40's also struggle with the same thing. I'm 43 and still trying to figure it out.
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  9. Amazing! I have been trying to find myself my whole life. My mom died when I was 5, so being an only child of a controlling father, who loves me very much. My goal in life was to be a mother. I have devoted my life for the past 26 years to my 5 wonderful children. I am divorced & try to please them. I have 3 years before the last one graduates. Then what? I will be able to work on me.
    My whole life I have asked myself "Why am I the person I am?", "Why was I born in Iowa to the parents I have?", "What is the purpose in my life?" I am very much a people pleaser, who compares myself to others. I like how it was stated that you can't compare outsides with insides. I feel I have a hard heart now and am very selfish at times. I would like to remarry someday but feel I need to find myself first. I have been reading devotionals and spending more time with God over the past couple of years. I get so caught up in the busyness of life and my kids that there is never enough time for me. It is hard doing things alone and I don't reach out & tend to stay home. I am a teacher & decided to go back to school for my masters & concentrate on me for once. Pray for me to get through it and find myself in the process.
    Thanks so much for your devotional, I usually don't search through here after I read it though. God was working! I will pray that God leads me on his righteous path to be the wonderful person I want to be, through him. [email protected]

  10. Wow, this devotion really hit home for me! That would so be me sitting in that group dreading answering that question. I am 48 years old and I don't know who the real me is. I have been married for 25 years to a man that has had control issues that he is improving on with God's help. I have a 24 year old daughter who lives at home with my one year old graddaughter and I have an 11 year old son. I was a stay at home mom until 3 years ago when I got a job at my church as a bible teacher to 4 year olds during the week while their parents came for bible studies of there own. It was something I really enjoyed doing. When my daughter moved in with the baby and went back to work I left my job to stay home and care for my granddaughter. I feel very strongly about leaving my children in day care and that included my granddaughter so I gave up my job for a while. My life is all about making time for God and taking care of my family. That leaves little to no time for me. You have really given me a lot to think about. I will be getting with God on this and getting the books you recomended. I am looking forward to finding me. I have shared this devotional with my 67 year old mom. She raised 10 kids and now it's just her and dad. I went to visit her recently and she is consantly trying to find something to do to keep her busy. That usually involved helping dad do a project. Still peaple pleasing. I pray she will benifit from this too. I can't wait to see what God has in store for us. Thanks Renee for the eye opener.
    Tammy from San Antonio, TX
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  11. God led me to this today through my Proverbs 31 devotional. It was exactly what I needed to hear and spoke straight to me. I am 28 yrs old and going through a bit of a rough patch at work. I find myself frustrated when I feel I'm trying to do the right thing when others aren't. I often find myself being a people-pleaser instead of sticking up for myself. You've helped remind me that I need to keep God in focus. I can't help but have tears come to my eyes as I read other women's comments and find that I am not alone in my struggles. I look forward to coming back to your site for more encouragement. Many thanks.
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  12. Thanks for sharing this. It is right on time because now that I have been staying at home for 2 yrs I feel I have forgotten what it meant to be jsut me. Doing what I like to do and actually having dreams for myself. Don't get me wrong I love focusing this time with my children but I can't forget about me. I am going to get back in touch with me and start to discover who this new person is that I am becoming throught this journey of motherhood!

    Thanks,
    Astra Aker
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    North Carolina

  13. I am 34 and I've already been on one heck of a journey recently. I lost my dad 3 years ago and at the same time he was diagnosed with cancer, I met my now, current husband. I had so many emotions going through me at once I don't know if I could really comprehend them. I was baptised 2 years ago on Mother's Day. We've been married for a year now and I am the happiest I've ever been. My husband has helped me grow so much in my relationship with God, but I still do not know what God wants me to do with my life. I keep feeling a tug, but I don't know what to do with it. I've had a low self-esteem most of my life (as I think most women do) and so now that I'm older and a little bit wiser, I realize that it is time to figure me out. I love my family but I know I could be so much better for them as well as myself if I knew what God wanted from me.

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  14. I'm nearly 63 and still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. I just go along doing whatever is necessary to keep our family surviving, whether that means working a job I truly don't like just to keep food on the table or allowing my 38 year old daughter to verbally abuse me because she has a need to be hurtful to me, I just do whatever is necessary. I'd love to know what God had planned for me and what I'm missing out on.
    CRooney [email protected]

  15. I just want to start off by saying that God is totally blowing me away this last week or so. Especially as I have been reading this today. I have felt myself in constant comparison all my life… with my sister, my mom, my step-sister, my step-mother…. girls I have been in school with, and even CLOSE FRIENDS!!! I always felt different and hated being different because I didn't know why I was! Well, after MANY, MANY not-so-smart choices in my life I have finally surrendered my life to Christ to serve Him wherever He calls me. And I am realizing that I have gone through everything so that I can "bear witness" to others that are experiencing similar things.. like you have been doing! I want to say that I am still not completely aware of His plans for me, but I am now on the road to healing and finding that out! I thank you for being obedient to His calling for you life so that I could have a sister-in-Christ to walk this road with. I am SO looking forward to what God is doing in my life and I'm ready to see who He has called me to be! And where He has called me to go!

  16. Thanks for this great devotional. I am 43 years old and seem to find parts of me in all of those personality types. Any given day or wind shift and I can change! haha! I had a job at my church that ended a few years ago and it began a journey for me to discover why I'm here. The job defined me. I felt that I had a place and a purpose and that I fit in. Then the job ended and I was completely and utterly lost. It was 2 years before I could be at church without crying. It was and can still be a really rough road. I was at a ladies meeting a few months back and the speaker asked us to go be alone somewhere in the church and to read Psalm 139 out loud and really take time to reflect on EVERY SINGLE WORD and how it related to each of us. I was so overwhelmed by realizing (and doesn't that seem stupid at my age) that God KNOWS me. He MADE me and He LOVES me. Just the way I am. No more need to people please. Just HIM. He'll direct my paths. He'll show me my purpose.

  17. Oops, and I am a Melancholy/Sanguine, which is a really odd combination that causes me to have lots of inner struggles, LOL. It's about 70/30 but sometimes that inner sanguine fights hard to get her way!

  19. Wow. A friend sent me your Proverbs 31 devotional, and I felt so amazed to find there is another woman out there who also feels like she is still that junior high girl trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. I've taken many personality tests, so I know my personality and my strengths and weaknesses, but because of the path my life has taken, I have never really had the luxury of considering what I really love and what I would passionately want to do if money and time were not obstacles – because they always have BEEN obstacles. Every time I read a book or watch an Oprah episode about "finding your inner passion, following your dream, find the real you" blah blah, I feel so frustrated and like a failure because I feel just like the woman who wrote that devotional – I have NO clue. I have many things I enjoy doing, some that I really love, but I can't ever seem to zero in on the one thing or even a couple of things. I have subscribed to your blog and look forward to reading more on this subject. And it's encouraging to find that many women feel like I do.

    I especially love your prayer at the end of the devotional, which focuses not just on God showing me what I should be doing, but asking God to show me how he wants to USE my talents for his purposes. I have printed it out and plan to read and meditate on it as I pray those words. Thank you.

  20. Hi,I am a stay home mom and a wife. This is year a milestone for me. I can't believe I am going to be forty and my daughter, 13 this year.

    I relate to so many other ladies how they have expressed themselves. At times, I feel like I cannot even express my feelings. However, I must say that the good Lord has blessed me with so many blessings. I always remind myself not to look at those who seem to have the perfect of everything but to look at those who have less and try to be grateful for what I have. And be a encouragement and help to others.

    Thank you for sharing your devotional today. I listen to a local Christian radio that is how I came to know about P31 ministries and ever since (3 months) I have been reading your daily devotions and I have been blessed immensely.

    I've been seeking the Lord's guidance in my life as to what to do next. I want to go to school or even get a job. Above all, I want to be that person that God created me to be.

    I so clearly remember once a preached preached something like "How God created each one of us (unique) is a gift to us, and what we become (to be Christ like) is our gift to him."

    My prayer is that the Lord will reveal His purpose for my life.

    Blessings!
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Uniquely You

My devotion “The Real Me” is featured today at Proverbs 31 website and Crosswalk. If you found my blog through my devotion, I am so glad you stopped by. The journey God’s taken me on to become the woman He created me to be has totally changed my life – and all of my relationships – for the better. I hope I can encourage you with what I’ve learned.

Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are, or why you do things the way you do? From the time I was in Jr. High, I didn’t really like who I was, so I compared myself to those around me and tried to figure out who people liked the most, so I could be like them. It was exhausting!

I am convinced that comparison is our worst enemy. My friend Genia summed it up best when she said, “When I compare myself with someone else, I can never measure up because I am comparing my insides with their outsides.” Isn’t it easy to compare how we feel on the inside with how someone else looks like they have it all together on the outside? Paul talks about the comparison trap in 2 Corinthians 10:12, “but when they measure themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding.”

Comparison leaves us confused and discontent. It causes us to compete with each other but no one wins! God never intended for women to compete with each other; He wants us to complete one another. We need to encourage each other’s strengths and be who God created us to be. Paul explains why in 1 Corinthians 12:18-20, “But now God has placed the parts, each one of them in the body just as He wanted. And if they were all the same part, where would the body be? Now there are many parts, yet one body.”

You are uniquely you for your unique God-shaped purpose. We are all “God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ so that we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.”Ephesians 2:10, (NLT) God created you with a unique personality because you play an important role in the story He’s been writing since the beginning of time. There are certain thing He wants to do through your life and that is why He gave you a personality that is one-of-a-kind!

In her book, Personality Plus, Florence Littauer describes four personality types. See if you can relate to the desires and emotional needs of one or two of these:

Phlegmatic: Desires PEACE
Needs times of quiet, reduced stress, feeling of worth, relaxation

Choleric: Desires CONTROL
Needs appreciation for achievements, opportunity for leadership, and participation in decisions

Sanguine: Desires FUN
Needs attention, affection, approval, activity with people

Melancholy: Desires PERFECTION
Needs sensitivity, stability, support, space, silence

  • Which personality best describes you?
  • What are your greatest strengths? What are things you think you need to work on?
  • What challenges do you face in discovering your unique “you”?

Click on the word “Comments” below to share thoughts or questions. Or simply leave your name and email to be part of a drawing I’ll do this weekend to give away a copy of my CD and Workbook, Shaped with Purpose: A Practice Guide for Discovering Who You Are.

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  1. Melancholy describes me well! Perfectionism is the weakness but God is so good to work that out. It is a continual work but it is needed for balance. I want my personality to reflect Christ and I know certain aspects of it does. I loved how you worded us being unique because of the specific work God has planned for us to do. Loved it! It is easy to get caught up in the comparison trap which is just a distraction from our work for the kingdom. Loved it! Which personality best describes you?
    Much love,
    Angela

  2. Hi Renee,

    I really enjoyed reading your article “The Real Me” I am 41 years old and feel like a child. I have 3 children my youngest just started kindergarten. I am now wondering what to do with my life.
    My self esteem is very poor. I just want to do what God wants for may life but have no idea what that is.

    Linda

  3. Hi Renee,

    I really enjoyed reading your article “The Real Me” I am 41 years old and feel like a child. I have 3 children my youngest just started kindergarten. I am now wondering what to do with my life.
    My self esteem is very poor. I just want to do what God wants for may life but have no idea what that is.

    Linda

  4. Wow…I’ve been beating myself up because I am so frustrated with comparing myself to others! I’m 23 and newley married. I want to know who I am and be confident in who God has made me!! Your devotional yesterday was such a God given gift! I’ve been reading a lot in Philippians for encouragement and it has helped but I always felt that I’m the only one who doesn’t their own self and that always seems to get in the way no matter how much I pray or get in the Word. Thank you for the devotional I’m so comforted in knowing there are other women who are searching for more confidence and contentment with who God has made them…

    hope it’s not too late for the contest!

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  5. Hello Renee,

    This may be too late for the book but, your blog opened up something in me I thought I would ever say out loud for human ears to hear. I’m 49 and lost. I was a mother of 4and a wife. Due to unfortunate circumstances I now live in a group home for women. Turns out I wasn’t who I thought I was at all.
    Even if I don’t win the book i’m glad that God lead me to you and the rest of these ladies. Knowing i’m not alone is comforting to me.May God truly bless you all in your journey to find yourselves. I believe there is a piece of me in all your examples. Thank you for being here.

    Sincerely
    lost,lonely, and confused
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  6. I am definitely a melancholy. I’ve taken dozens of these tests. Personality and such is fascinating to me. I have always studied it. I’m sure that as a melancholy there are good things and bad things about being one. I have already run into that. But isn’t that true for ALL the personalities. Of course! I’m learning to love being me. ENjoyed your blog and your article!

  7. Hello Renee,

    I wish I had time to read everyone’s comments but the first one (by C.J.) sums me up! I turned 51 this past Dec. and I am completely lost! Your “Encouragement” made me cry tears of joy for it confirms I’m not crazy and their are other women out there who feel as I do. And I have cried tears of sadness for I feel as though my life has been somewhat “wasted”. I am miserable for I want to be doing what comes natural for me and of course is pleasing to God. I want to get your book so maybe I will be able to find myself and gain the peace and confidence I’ve longed for.

    Thank you for your gift of inpiration and hope.

    Tina
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  9. I just came upon your blog via a recommendation from Jenn at moments, and oh, I am so glad I did. I’ve browsed through your posts and already have bookmarked you- what a find you are!

    blessings on your day!

  10. Hi Renee,

    Your devotion really hit me square in the eyes! And it was exactly what was needed. All my life I’ve never really “fit in” with the crowd and thought I was just weird. As a child, I was the youngest of 4 children with the one closest to my age being 4 years older, so I did not spend a lot of time with them playing and such. I ended up staying close to my Mom’s side and if not, laying in my bed listening to music or reading a book. I’ve loved music, but never pursued a career. The dream I’ve always had deep inside of me was to work at a radio station to be around music because I feel “free” when I have music on. And the other dream I’ve had is to combine the first dream with a bookstore where people could come in and read, purchase, and fellowship with each other all while Christian music is being played. I’ve never really figured out who I am and God’s purpose for my life, but He is taking me on this journey also. I just turned 42 this week and being a divorcee from a 16 year marriage and without children can make a woman feel so unloved or unacceptable and not needed. But I know that God needs me for His Kingdom, and I am pursuing Him with everything in me, so that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection. I am standing on His Word of my marriage being resurrected and stronger than ever, and my husband and I working together for the Kingdom of God. I too want to truly find out who God created me to be and what He wants me to do, so that His will and purpose will be fulfilled through my life and for HIS glory. Praise the Lord! Bless His Holy Name! Thank you for the devotion Renee, and may God continue to bless the Proverbs 31 Ministries for Women. I would like to be entered in the drawing for the book too.

  11. Renee,
    Thank you and the other Proverbs 31 writers for sharing so much of yourselves with us. These are the most meaningful devotionals I have ever read. Almost every day there is something I need to hear. I am almost 40 and wondering if I am going in the right direction. Please enter me in the drawing.

  14. I am new to comments and i stuggle with my realationship with god i pray but it doesn’t seem real and there is so much going on in my life i love proverbs 31 which led me to this sight i realy relate to this and all the messages i am trying to find a church and a realationship with god and at 46 i feel behind but i will keep trying. these message are me i don’t know my place and i do feel lonely scared and desperate but i also feel that finding sights like this could be a miracle and maybe it is god directing me. Please put me in your drawing i could use all the help available.

  15. Dear Renee,
    Thank you for sharing this article because I too suffer from the true identity of who I am. please help me to identify!

  16. thank you for the devotion today…I related to it so fully…I have always been “everyone’s friend” and have struggled and tried to keep peace and just be the person everyone would like…but who am I really? I’ve been pondering what god wants me to do for Him instead of comparing myself to what others are doing and letting Satan put lies in my head about my shortcomings. I pray for God’s vision and plan for me to be revealed to me. Thank you for the books you suggested…what a blessing they will be…

  17. I am so glad I checked out your Blog today. There are sooo many comments from others who are just as human as me! We are all searching for different things at different stages in our lives, but we have the common thread of knowing God. We can be encouraged by seeking through His words, knowing He wants us to continue our searches and become what He wants for each of us. Thank you.
    Judy Reid
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  18. How wonderful to see and feel the hearts of so many caring children of God… it’s nice that you are sharing a bit of yourselves here. But I have to say that honestly, girls, take a step back and reflect and pray for His guidance, but please let’s not get too wrapped up in the “I” and “me” mentality. We are here to serve. It’s really that simple. That is our identity if we believe in Jesus as our savior. Our days should be spent doing all we can to be like Christ. That is who we are and that is what makes all of us special and blessed… Live for Christ and you won’t have to ask yourself these questions. Because the answer in your heart will be so simple…”I am a child of God!” Blessings to you all…
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  19. I have no idea what I want. I don’t have any dreams for myself, I can’t even make a decision on what I would like for dinner. It has always been what do you want or need. It really doesn’t matter to me. My life is lived for my two wonderful teenagers and for my Jr. High students. Everything I do, I do with them in mind and for them. I looked at the personality attributes and really can’t figure out what I need for myself. My life has always, even from a little girl, been lived for everyone else. It’s not so bad, but sometimes I wonder what it would be like to do something for myself if I knew what that would be. God Bless your work.
    Kim

  20. Dear Renee,
    I’ve just recently been introduced to your website and have truly been blessed. Each article thus this far has been amazingly appropriate for what I am going through. Prais God for your ministry! Seeking God’s purpose for my life is right where I am today. I have always been great about putting everyone elses needs before my own and have never focused on what God’s plans are for me. Your daily devotions and articles have helped to keep me focused on the most important person in my life…God.