Get Your SHINE On!

God has blessed all of us with valuable talents, gifts, abilities, and qualities. However, we often play down our assets fearful of being seen as vain or prideful.

"You did a fabulous job on that presentation!" Well, you know I barely pulled that thing off. It was nearly a disaster!
"You have the prettiest smile." Girl, after seven years of braces, I better!
"You really threw down in the kitchen today!" I just put a lil' something together, that's all...

Stop diminishing your shine! When people notice your God-given traits, don't brush it off as something minimal. Embrace your beauty! Embrace your gifts! Own your talents and skills!

God didn't bless you with what you have just for you to play it off as something regular. You are extraordinary and unique! That's exactly what He created you to be! You can embrace your specialness without being prideful. There is a way to say "thank you" without being haughty.

The humble aren't invisible or silent. It's just that when the humble speak, they give honor to whom honor is due. They remember that it's the God who created them who gave them all that they have. They know that any praise or thanks they get really belongs to Him.

So, when you get your compliments and folks recognize your shine, don't dim the lights! Just shine your light on the One who lit the fire in the first place.

I see you shining! Keep up the great work!

Verse of the Day: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isaiah 60:1