I could see the confusion on her 3 year old face. Corrected for asking too many questions, she was confused, but complied and put away her curiosity. Thus began her separation from an important part of her identity.
I could see the confusion on his 43 year old face. When asked what he enjoyed about his personailty he looked puzzled. I knew that somehow and at sometime he had separated himself from really knowing and enjoying himself.
Not so unusual really. As we grow up and experience relationship, we quickly learn what parts of our identity are acceptable and appreciated and which ones cause trouble and anxiety. And we make adjustments appropriately. And we lose connection to parts of ourselves.
So, what inside you was put away and needs to be saved? It could be your determination, your joy, your desire to do or be something, your sense of humor, your creativity, your longings, even your emotions. What about your internal make-up did you step away from?
You might be wondering, well, if I put it away, it was for a good reason. WHY would I want to reconnect to it? Because every part of how you were created has purpose! I believe in the Creator God who designed you and in that design He has a purpose. Everything about you, yes, even the quirky aspects of your personality, fit together to supply you with exactly what is needed for the assignment you have in this life.
I am a tenacious and determined lady! However, when people could not control me, they would call me stubborn and unteachable. Neither of which is true, (Okay - in total transparency, I might be stubborn sometimes. Ha!) Although this tenacity might cause me (and others around me) problems, I absolutely must be tenacious to do the work I do! It is an important part of who I am, even if it causes be problems.
Take the risk. Look deeper inside you! Listen for the whisper inside that longs to be heard. Go on the Restoration Journey and look for what needs to be saved inside you.
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