Daily BITUB- “Fitting In?”

"Fitting In?"

Day after day we are subtly, and sometimes not so subtly, told we must adjust who we are to fit in. To tone it down. To soften the edges. To be more like them. Our kids feel it in a world dominated by social media: filtered lives, edited personalities, measured worth by likes and follows. But if we're honest, it doesn't stop there. It follows us into boardrooms, friendships, churches, and relationships. It whispers, "Be acceptable." It suggests, "Blend in."

But at what cost?

The more I watch people fully embrace who God created them to be the more I see them thrive. I see them excel. I see them inspire. I see them bring others together. We are not accidents. We are not random personalities tossed into the world without intention. We are uniquely designed, intentionally gifted, divinely purposed. God placed something inside of you that no one else carries in the same way. Your voice. Your spirit. Your perspective. Your strength. Your compassion. Your resilience. Your leadership. Your humor. Your heart. Now let's be clear… We must grow and sometimes growth feels uncomfortable. Tough love has its place. Correction has its purpose. Iron sharpens iron. But there is a difference between refinement and erasure. Between accountability and control. And that difference is discerned through trust, prayer, and wisdom. Sometimes we say, "I just don't fit." But maybe we were never meant to. Maybe, as Marianne Williamson wrote, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." Maybe what feels like not fitting is actually the discomfort of stepping into your calling. Maybe the friction you feel isn't rejection… It's refinement. Maybe the reason you stand out is because you were designed to shine. You were not created to blend in with the shadows. You were created to reflect His light.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Psalm 18:28.

"You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light."

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

Purposeful Pathways 

DC

Daily BITUB- “Live”

"Live"

Taking my son to school today we just paused to appreciate the sunrise and clouds. A small moment that reminds us we can, and we should. Do you pause in those moments? Do you see the beauty? Ask yourself, are you living? I mean… Truly living? Do you wake up ready to experience life in all its splendor? Ready to push through the obstacles you've been blessed to grow from? Are you still committed to the dreams you once whispered to yourself when no one else was listening? Life is short. Be stubborn with your goals. Put them out of reach, and then chase them relentlessly. Raise the bar in every area of your life. Set the standard. Expect more from yourself every single day. Ask for more. Demand it. Remember, God is not obligated to give us the scenario we think is perfect. Instead, He gives us exactly what we need to become who we are destined to be. We don't simply deserve life. We must earn it. We earn it by facing life vulnerable, exposed, honest, and real… Allowing it to shape the truest version of who we are. Appreciate the day. Don't be afraid to experience. Take time to tell people who you are. Tell them who you're becoming. Tell them why you refuse to quit. Be inspired by those brave enough to share themselves with you. Motivate from the inside out. Life is limitless. All it takes is your willingness to want and need all it has to offer… In every moment, every sunrise, every sunset, every new day we are blessed to have. 

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Psalm 118:24.

"This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it."

Have a great day everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

Purposeful Pathways