Shoes

This past weekend I went to a women’s retreat. I have to say; it was powerful! I’m so glad I went. I went with my mom and two other sisters from church. We had a blast! I loved what they spoke about. The theme of the retreat was The Shoebox. The speakers spoke on the different shoes we wear for many different occasions and also how many times we wear shoes that don’t even fit us and we try to force ourselves in them, or we try to wear shoes that are just too big.
You see God has a purpose for each and every one of us.

There’s no need to use someone else’s shoes when God has designed a special pair for each of us.

I know I struggled a lot for many years trying to identify myself and trying to see where I would fit in. I always felt a sense of being left out or different. One funny thing that happened this weekend was God used two ladies to pray for me and speak a word. They both said “I’m different” LOL
You may say “how was that positive”? Maybe someone else would have been like “wow, God thanks a lot” I rejoiced because it is a good thing that I’m different and there is nothing wrong with that. You see I’m not like most women. I’m not too trendy and I don’t like shopping. As a Pastors wife, I definitely do not hold the “definition of one” according to the “churches” standard. Most pastor’s wives are very quiet, they don’t share much about their issues, many look pretty perfect, to be honest, and they dress up with their dresses and jackets; I’m not saying there is anything wrong with that! But I’m different, I do not like dresses and I sure do not like blazer jackets and I am not quiet AT ALL! And I have no problem sharing my faults with people. I always say “you got to keep it real” I don’t mind getting down and dirty for certain jobs. I have an “If its gotta get done, then let’s do it mentality!” Lol. I do dress modestly of course and I am well mannered, I promise! Ha.                                                                                                                                     My point is, to everyone else, I do not look like your regular Pastors wife. I’ve had a few people visit our church and be so surprised that I’m the pastor’s wife. I don’t get offended, I actually think it’s a great and hilarious.                                                                         I’m glad for the shoes that God gave me to wear. They’re different than most and I’m actually happy about that. I don’t have to try to fit into other people’s shoes and be super uncomfortable just to make others feel comfortable. Don’t be ashamed of who God has called YOU to be. You can still have your same personality in Christ of course. Be joyful, be silly, be loving, be YOU!
It’s ok to wear the shoes God gave you, this is your walk, no one else’s.                                                                                                  The question is what will you do with the shoes that have been handed to you? Will you wear them and begin to walk the journey God has prepared for you or will you leave them in the box tucked away somewhere catching dust?
The choice is yours.