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Written by:
DeShawn Snow
Friday, September 04, 2009
You don’t have to worry how your life is going to play out because God already has it written! We look at the great men and women of God today, like the influential individuals on TV, the movies and the radio. We assume they’ve always been confident, effective and well put together! But that’s not the case. Everyone begins somewhere.
Take, for example, my pastor, Bishop Eddie Long. God uses him to reach millions all over the world and he’s extremely anointed to teach the word of God. But, according to the bishop, he would get nervous during his first seven years of ministry.
He says that he would be in the bathroom throwing up. It took him a while to become what God intended. It was always in Him, the capability, the gifting, and the greatness. The same potential is in you and me.
Everything you go through in life is preparing you.
All the years behind the scenes, while I was supporting Eric, being a wife and not working, God was all preparing me. Even through my business ventures, including the ones that failed, I gained valuable knowledge. We can learn from all things. Romans 8:28 says, “All things work together for good to those that love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” That includes you and me! Even if you’re in a place in your life that you absolutely despise, trust God in His timing.
Remember the men of the Bible who God used in amazing ways? Think about what David did before he was king. He tended sheep. Think about Joseph before he was in charge of the land in Egypt. He was in prison! See, it doesn’t matter where you are now. Everyone has a beginning. And the great thing is that the Lord will meet you where you are!
The extraordinary power, talent and anointing are always within us. Like butterflies in cocoons, we metamorphose into our destinies. Once we become believers of God, His spirit lives in us. In fact, the bible says it’s the same spirit that raised Christ from the grave. The problem is, we just have to get past our fears and our misconceptions to get to that greatness! We can do this daily by renewing our minds, thinking on God, and believing and standing on His word.
Each of us is like a pearl. We are all extraordinary because of what God has done and who God is. When we get past the hard exterior, we will truly radiate.
We are all precious gems – we just need some polishing and refining. The problems you go through are the fire. It is the heat that burns away the impurities and makes you beautiful. No two diamonds are alike, so be yourself and praise your uniqueness. The world needs your beauty! We are all called to shine brightly on this earth to reach the entire world for God’s glory. God has created you to shine only the way you can and to reach the people that only you can.
Great men and women of faith have existed before you. Now it’s time for you to take the mantle, and run your race. God has anointed you to change the world. Get in divine alignment and go from ordinary to extraordinary!
May you be blessed, enriched, and know that you have a divine destiny to fulfill, people to reach and nations to change. Work hard, as working unto the Lord, not stopping until your vision and dream come true.
So, remember:
• Recognize that this may only be your beginning. You have amazing potential!
• Trust God’s timing.
• Renew your mind daily.
• Cherish your uniqueness and run your own race.
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9 comment(s) so far...
Re: You Have To Start Somewhere
Your blog is truly a blessing for me. It takes a lot of motivation for me sometimes. I think that did it.
By Pam Stewart on
Saturday, September 05, 2009
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Re: You Have To Start Somewhere
Thanks De'Shawn,
This helps to put me back into prespective of my dreams and goals. I am currently in Graduate School. Studying for a dual Master's Degree in Business Administration and Master's in Science Management Accounting. I keep thinking because of where I am "today" what is the point. Lord where am I going to get a internship, client for my own business, software for the business, money for the business...I want it to be something good...I want it to be a community based bussiness and being able to give back...I have family support but how do I truly market myself. I am just about out of my mind trying to get my business together to have it in place by the time I graduate. Then I remember and of course reading this has comfirmed my belief in God I have to continue on in the faith. I have to continue my race. Inspite of my current situation I have to know that God did not bring me this far to allow me to fall off and not continue to lead and guide me. So thanks for these words. I want you to know you have a fan that is listening to your words. And I am she! Thank you!
Love,
Roslyn
By Roslyn R. Love on
Saturday, September 05, 2009
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Re: You Have To Start Somewhere
Good morning DeShawn My name is Leslie from Royal Oak Michigan, I read stream faith daily devotional daily. Its a pleasure to read yours. Reading your title You Have To Start Somewhere is very up lifting to me right now in my life. Im a born again Christian who recently divorced. Im at the point in my life Im starting Over. I started with reading Joyce Meyers Book Starting Your Life Over.Im still struggling in some areas. I get frustrated,sad,emotional etc. But I do know deep down in my spirit that God has already brought me out. The fleshly can put up a fight sometimes. And living and thinking pure during times of trial is something also. I just keep in my mind that the Lord says draw closer to him and he will draw closer to me. And resist the devil and he shall flee. So Ive start the good fight of faith. I just dont want to lose again
By Leslie Crawford on
Saturday, September 05, 2009
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Re: You Have To Start Somewhere
I recently went on streaming faith to look at some devotionals, when I came across one you had written called "Dare To Pray Boldly" it was what I needed to hear at that present time, something to let me know that my preparation for a career change is on track but you also help to show me that everything is in God's timing not mine. I enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for the inspiration.
By Que Hodges on
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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Re: You Have To Start Somewhere
Thank you DeShawn. This message is truly special to me. And has inspired my day.
Bless you,
Chemeeka
By Chemeeka on
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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Re: You Have To Start Somewhere
yes, I agree
I realy need to stop thinking small and start thinking and seeing myself the way God sees' me. God says eyes has not seen an ears has not heard things that I have in store for you. (paraphase)
Thank you for your encouraging words. I pray that God will prosper everything you set your hands to.
I love you and God Bless.
By skyangle2 on
Monday, October 12, 2009
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Re: You Have To Start Somewhere
DeShawn, What a blessing, I’m recharged and ready!.
By Dee on
Saturday, October 17, 2009
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Re: You Have To Start Somewhere
I am an ex-addict who lost everything and i thought i was going crazy. i had no one to talk to. i try to get a job but in all this i was praying day and night. although no one wanted me around- not my family or any one, i kept on praying one day i,m going to be alright. i have faith in the lord jesus christ. i'm writting a book about my life how i used to get high and pray also i had give up on myself but the lord jesus christ did not and i thank him i give him all the prayers . i cry everyday for the last four months, but one day it came to me that the lord jesus christ died for my sins so i,m forgiven . i was watching the show and i just want to see what ladys was doing not that i will ever have that kind of life and i came on your page just in time you let me know it,s going to be alright i thank you .i,m not no speical but i thank you for your words see deshawn youcan help other people to you don,t have to be rich . i got to start somewhere and you let me no it's time to start now. i may to old but that,s my thinking. god bless you
By shirley branch on
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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Re: You Have To Start Somewhere
Dear. DeShawn thanks for this word, I dont have a picture yet I am still learning how to work this Laptop. However the lord sent me here to your blog and I have been inspired to push past everything I have and start from someone where, The question is Lord Where I am too anointined too gifted to be in the situation that I am in. I am a at home mom, and I need to using these skills, and gift that he has bleesed me with , I get so stuck sometimes and I dont know which way to god, I need motivations shawn.............. Please help me................
By Jennfrye33 on
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
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