In the fabric of your existence lies a tapestry woven with threads of divine intentionality. Jeremiah 1:4 (NIV) whispers to our souls, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” This verse reminds you of the intrinsic gifts bestowed upon you. Intrinsic gifts are natural gifts. The innate abilities possessed from birth that are not random occurrences but deliberate endowments to support your navigating the journey of your life.
Uniquely Equipped
You are uniquely equipped with the tools necessary to undertake and fulfill your purpose. It is incumbent upon you to unearth these gifts, to recognize and nurture them. Utilizing them to construct not dismantle. To build up and not tear down the world around you.
Self-Awareness
The utilization of these gifts necessitates a profound awareness — an awareness of self, grounded in the unwavering belief in one’s capabilities. This knowing transcends mere recognition but deep-seated clarity in your identity defined not by external influences but by personal truths. Truths from the “knew” that comes from aligning with God’s identify for you. He knew you. A truth that cannot be changed because God is not a liar. He forms the truths. Truths that are the bedrock upon which your confidence and self-efficacy thrive, empowering you to dictate your own narrative and wield authority over your destiny.
Go Forward
With knowing comes faith and hope. Faith the efficacy of your abilities and hope in the realization of your aspirations. It is this triumvirate of knowing, faith, and hope that propels you forward on your journey of self-discovery and purpose.
Introspection
I invite you to embark on a journey of introspection, guided by these questions – 1) What are your natural gifts? 2) What truths underpin these gifts? 3)How can you apply your gifts to manifest your aspirations? 4) What plans do you have to utilize your gifts in uplifting those around you?
For Purpose
The extent of your knowing, faith, and hope only constrains the utilization of your gifts. You hold the reins of your impact and the trajectory of your outcomes. Your gifts are not bestowed for idle admiration but entrusted for a purpose. To enrich the tapestry of existence, to infuse the world with value, and to leave it better than you found it.
