Slip On Your Own Shoes – Ephesians 2:10

I couldn't fit them in my suitcase, so I gave some shoes to a friend. 

They weren't her size, but they were almost new and close enough to her size that she thought they'd work. But they weren't really comfortable.

One afternoon while wearing them, she found herself struggling with questions about who God wanted her to be and what He wanted her to do. That's when she had this epiphany: “Stop trying to be someone else. You can never fill someone else's shoes!”

“Ah, it was a freeing moment,” she said. God knew her “size” and He had purposes specifically designed for her life (Ephesians 2:10). 

Do you ever wish you were someone else: younger, older, married, single, taller, shorter, with different gifts or abilities?

Scripture tells us to imitate godly behavior, faithfulness, and devotion (1 Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 3:17) but we're not called to imitate other personalities or covet other people's lives.

God has designed us “one-of-a-kind” for His purposes.

So slip on YOUR shoes today and ask God to show you what path He's specifically prepared for your feet—your gifts, personality, and sphere of influence.

Find additional insights on this subject in these one-minute devotions:

Life Expectancy and Ephesians 2:10

Ever Heard of Biddy Chambers?

If you own Wisdom for Life, you'll find some encouraging insights by reading or re-reading Day 82. 

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