These days I have heard more than enough times “oh the big shoes to fill”. I don’t really get this statement. I actually think that it is quite narrow minded. God has made everyone in his own image, but not all with the same shoe size. We are such a people of comparison, even when we ‘think’ we aren’t. Not until we can come to the confidence that- God has given us our unique feet to walk in will we be able to ‘fill’ the shoes that we are purposed for. That goes with the expectations we have of others as well. God puts size 5’s, size 7 1/2’s and the average size 8’s all here at such a time as this to fulfill HIS purpose and to further HIS kingdom. No one is here to fill another’s shoes, but to continue HIS work. And to sound so cliche’-just as I get excited to see a new fall line of shoes-I am excited for the next level in this chapter of life. The shoes are a different size, and style, but the passion and purpose remains the same. I praise the Lord for uniqueness in his creation…
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Very well said Jessica!!
This is so right on!! I am proud of you girl!!
Good Word Jessica 🙂 and by the way I liked the RED shoes you wore Monday night to the ladies prayer. Thank you for sharing your heart and also your love and dedication to our teenagers!
You wear the Lord well! 🙂
good word! but you seriously didn’t have to write a blog after the comment i made to you at the movie the other night. i really wasn’t going to die if i didn’t have a blog from you soon. 🙂 kidding. i know it isn’t all about me.
Jessica, as I read your latest post, I was blessed beyond words. Your thoughts were so mature and profound. You have grown into some pretty big shoes. God has touched you in such a fantastic way. I am so proud of you! I look forward to the shoes He has you wear in the seasons of you ministry and growth. As you teach others to walk in God’s steps regardless if its barefoot, flipflops or those high steppin pointy kind, I know you will continue to reach His purpose and Influence those around you to become Christ like in all they do.
Very well put Jessica! We aren’t here to fill shoes… we are here to do his work.
Blessings and thanks for all that you do through him
Adrienne
Awesome pair of shoes! Love them. You are so right. That is a good word that we all need to hear and ponder. I know I do. Everytime I hear that old cliche now I will think of it differently. Thanks for taking the time to share and to finally post a new blog!!! 🙂
I love this!! It is so profound and true. and btw I’ve always admired your shoes 😉
Good words that were well spoken! I am so proud of you, Jessica!
the gospel according to divas? just kidding.
travis
very funny pastor travis!
Girlfriend…you are so right on!!! Loved your analysis…and we do need to pay more attention to the Uniqueness…God has given each one of us…why look at me…who in the world would have ever believed that me…Ms. Ordinary…could enjoy being saved and in ministry. Don’t get me wrong…I did argue with The Lord…then Mama came out with this statement… “Don’t tell God you don’t want to be a pastor’s wife…Darlene…cause He knows how to use your talents and abilities better than you do.” Gee…I thought…I’m so different…but…now I am thankful that each of us is “Unique for the Kingdom”… Thanks for the great blog…keep up the excellent work…You have blessed me !!!!!
Love Ya..dear friend.