Scripture: Matthew 13:44
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
Thought for the Day: In an article posted on deeperstory.com (CLICK HERE), Ashleigh Baker wrote about her ballet dancing son. At times, the article is painful to read as she shares the insensitive, at times brutal, comments that some people offer because her son likes ballet. We need to live in a world where the things a child finds beautiful and life-giving are not tempered or trounced by the insecurities of others. In the article, Baker writes about her son’s first Nutcracker performance, and though there were many who rolled their eyes or added disparaging remarks, her son said to her, “Mama, it feels like my heart is flying when I’m dancing. I think God made ballet because he knew I’d love it.” That’s my dream for every human being; to find a place in this world that is drenched with purpose; that place where an individual can joyfully claim, “I think God made this just for me.”
Prayer: There is no greater joy then to find our place in you, O Lord. You provided each of us with gifts, and when those gifts are used to your glory, we find our divinely created niche. Thank you, Lord! Amen.
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