Live your passions... (PS 139:14)

Last week author and speaker Keith Ferrin launched his new book 10 Tips for Liking the Bible (because believing its true is not enough). Click on the title to check it out on Amazon. (You can even look for blythegirl's review!) It's a great book. I strongly recommend it, and the study guide. In fact, I got to preview it, as part of his launch team.

Today on his blog, KeithFerrin.com, he talked about how fulfilling life is when you live your passions. I believe that. Why shouldn't I? The proof is everywhere. 

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My physical therapist is great at her job, because she is passionate about healing. Yesterday, the teacher across the hall shared about a documentary she'd seen about teaching - recognizing it's a calling more than a career. I have a cousin who's made a career out of helping young women overcome obstacles and develop their self-worth. Four of my dearest friends have even found ways to support themselves through art. 

Cool, eh? Digital art! Wow. 

Of course, passions don't always come with a particular job. My mom's passion is for random people and their stories. She loves listening to them and figuring out how to make their day a little better. That's why she was great as a waitress, and why she's enjoying her new career as an LPN. I have a friend, who happens to be a teacher, but whose real passion is helping kids with cancer. She dedicates much of her spare time to supporting and fundraising for this important cause. My sister's passion is for relationships. She loves making people happy, and spends her free time crafting cute customized monkeys. One of my favorite people is passionate about helping people with dietary restrictions find the numminess that most of us take for granted.

Facebook's "Gluten Free Princess" is a foodie extraordinaire!

There is nothing quite like finding that place where you "click."
We were each made with a very unique set of skills, talents, interests, and abilities.  Every single one of us has something we care about deeply; something that makes our hearts sing with joy or our blood boil in frustration. Embracing that enriches us. 

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Your passion makes you... well, you. Embrace that. Even if all the other passionate, crazy people in your world are making you nuts, give yourself a minute to stop, recognize, and enjoy. Even if you can only enjoy your passion part time, or for a few minutes a day, or when everyone else is asleep, do it! Then, give thanks to the God who made you. 

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Ready? Repeat after me:
I'm good at _____________.  Other people are blessed when I am ______________. I was made to ____________. 
God is smiling right now.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well! -Psalm 139:14