Interestingly enough, since then I haven’t been asked what I “do”. That is, not until last night. Just shortly after I finished posting my “DECLARE” blog. My 19 year old sat by me and asked, “Mom, when people ask you what you do now what do you say?” To which I responded with a momentary blank stare. Punch in the gut! I was stupefied. A dozen words came to mind. I was reaching for the right word or phraseology to describe my role at home and my volunteer work at The Legacy Center. But why? I had just posted a blog declaring I was a writer so why this 5 second delay? I gave myself a quick pep talk. “It’s now or never Diana. Did you really mean it when you declared it?”
Today’s Challenge…
Deep breath. Then finally the words rolled off my lips, “Desi, it’s pretty simple. I am a writer”. I teach a bible study group. I am a wife and mother. I’m involved in humanitarian work. My official title/role is Director of Operations. I work with an amazing team of people committed to changing lives. All of this is true but, “I AM A WRITER!”
Sigh. That felt really good. Thanks for making me declare it. I guess I really do believe it now. I don’t feel like I’m wearing that dress that seems to be the perfect color and length but two sizes too small around the middle. It’s a perfect fit. I AM A WRITER!
What do you believe about yourself? Are you defined by your job description or your role at home? Are you wearing some title like an ill fitted dress? Victim…daughter…mother…wife sinner…home wrecker…failure…cashier…maid…homeless…receptionist…etc. I’m sure we could all come up with a long list of adjectives (some positive, some negative) to describe what we do or what we’ve done but you know some of those titles don’t fit very well. Do they? They don’t seem to address the whole sum of who you are. Maybe some of those titles have expired but you’re still wearing them like a girl scout badge.
Today, my friends, I challenge you to ask yourself that question. Assess your passions and your design. Answer honestly. Take off those titles you know never fit right. Spend time with God asking Him to show you what you’ve been wearing too long, what you’ve outgrown or what you were never supposed to wear at all.
Look at yourself in the mirror and declare it. Saying it out loud triggers a different level of belief. Post it here. Change your “about me” on Facebook, Twitter and on your blog. Write it on your refrigerator. But more importantly, wear it on your heart. You are the daughter of the King of Kings. You are wonderfully made. God always had a purpose and a plan for your life. The real question is, what is His plan? Find it and BELIEVE IT!
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Diana
Sonia Castillo says
Que bellas palabras querida Esther. Love your decaration, your stance, your down right positive attitude.
I am so proud of the woman, the mother, the wife and yes the writer that you are, but most of all I am proud of the vessel that you have allowed God to use for such a time as this!
Continue to press on my darlin Godchild/niece!
God bless you, love you bunches and yes still missing you :o)
Nikki says
So true! the saying it out loud….
proud of you for declaring it out loud — and am so grateful your child was a witness to it.
It took me awhile to not feel like I had to say it apologetically that I am a stay-at-home nurturer right now. Took me even longer to accept I didn't have to declare it was my choice and I love it. If I say it in the same manner I feel about it, they'll know, right? I'm striving to believe so… 😉
Enjoy your weekend, friend!
Diana Denis says
Thank you Nikki. I have to say I really appreciate that you said "nurturer". Personally speaking, when I say that I'm a mom it feels like I'm not doing any justice to the work I do at home. Nurturer says so much more. It speaks not only to your role or responsibilities but to your design and your purpose. I bet your perspective has a great impact on your family. I love that!
You are so wise!
Diana Denis says
Thank you Auntie Sonia! With His grace and favor I hope to continue to move as He alone leads me. I am truly looking forward to wherever God is taking me. Praying that I am always ready to follow.
Love you to pieces!
Kayo says
I feel saisifted after reading that one.