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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Walking on Your Own Shoes


Have you ever being handed down some second hand shoes or sandals? I have. And you know what, even though those shoes and sandals looks nice... somehow, they didn't feel quite right on your feet. It has a 'funny' feeling to it ... (you can use other words if you like - to describe the odd feeling of having somebody else's shoes on).

Today, I can recall those moments when I was given a pair of secondhand Channel shoes and relate to the fact that though they are expensive and look nice, still - I didn't enjoy putting them on because my feet didn't feel quite 'right' on them.

You know, it's the same thing with our lives. We are created uniquely with some sets of unique potentials, gifts and talents. The way our lives is shaped, the experiences we went through - good or bad, all the highs and lows - have made us the person we are today. And God said (He ensure us, actually) that ...

"God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. "
Romans 8:28



Problems occurred when we try so very hard to be somebody else, to fit ourselves in another mould. Though you may be able to wear it... it won't feel right! Like wearing those secondhand shoes, my nails felt cramped and... it was so tiring!

Yups! So it is, when you try to fit into another man's mould ... tiring! You feel empty and dissatisfied.