Thought for the Day :
“Recognizing your purpose means everything. I assure you that you too have something to
contribute. You may not see it now, but
you would not be on this planet if that were true. I know for certain that God does not make
mistakes, but He does make miracles. I
am one. You are too.” [Nick Vujicic,
Life Without Limits].
Why am I here? What do I
contribute to life and the world around me?
Sometimes as we ponder those questions we sink a bit deeper in
depression and a sense of personal worthlessness takes over our thoughts. We have no idea and no ready answers so we
assume that we must not have any value and have any contribution to offer.
Let me ask this question: Is an acorn, a maple key, or a pinecone any
good for building a house? Nope! Not really!
But plant them and give them time to grow and mature and suddenly you’ve
got trees to make boards from. All it
takes is the right environment and years to develop and suddenly they are very
useful. What would happen if early in
their growth, people assumed that the small saplings growing up in the yard
were worthless and decided to root them up?
What a waste and what a shame!
Just like trees, people may take time to develop and mature enough that
they can make a valuable contribution.
Right now in your life you might not see what that might be, but at the
right time and under the right circumstances it will become obvious.
So don’t despair. Don’t make the
false assumption that you are worthless and will always remain worthless. Keep on growing and become the person you
were meant to become. Our purpose often
can’t be clearly seen except in hindsight.
When personal disaster strikes, like the end of a personal relationship,
a job termination, or devastating illness or injury; we might begin to wonder, “What
good am I now? I am worthless.” Instead
of spending your mental energy there, I’d suggest you should look to the future
and visualize what you could become.
Then set your course and work towards achieving that dream.
We may not see the worth of people around us. We may question the value of people who seem
like they have nothing to contribute.
Remember that life is not just about accomplishment and achievement. The precious smile of a child who gives us a
hug around our neck may have given you a precious gift that will warm your
heart for days to come. A child with a
medical condition may never be able to hold a job or help the family in any
substantial fashion; but a special child can bring sunshine and warmth to the
family like no one else ever could. An
aging grandparent may no longer be able to active; but the praise,
encouragement, and prayers that they offer may be exactly what is needed by
their offspring.
Everyone strives for meaning and purpose in life. Some are fortunate to find their answers
early in life. For others it may take a
lifetime to discover. But don’t lose
hope, faith, determination, and courage.
At the right time and under the right circumstance you are going to
shine!
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