This was beautifully written, especially your emphasis that identity comes before assignment. That is such an important truth in a world that constantly tells us our worth is tied to what we accomplish. I also appreciated your reminder that God prepares before He entrusts. As someone who has lived with cerebral palsy and walked through breast cancer, I can look back and see that God was developing perseverance, compassion, and a deeper dependence on Him long before I understood why those lessons would be needed. Looking back, it's often easier to see how He was faithfully shaping us through seasons that didn't make sense at the time. Thank you for pointing readers back to the confidence that our identity is found first in Christ and that His purposes unfold as we faithfully walk with Him, one step at a time.
Ally, this touched me. Thank you for trusting us with a piece of your journey. Your words are a reminder that God’s preparation often only becomes clear in hindsight. I pray your testimony encourages someone else who is wondering whether God is still at work in their hidden season. Thank you for being here.
I appreciate this reminder. Tools can help us reflect, but they can’t become the authority. Scripture has to stay above every lens we use, not treated like one voice among many.
I loved reading this beautiful exchange. As I read, a calm peace and understanding flooded my soul. Thank you. Intentionally SJ
Thank you, Shirley.
This was beautifully written, especially your emphasis that identity comes before assignment. That is such an important truth in a world that constantly tells us our worth is tied to what we accomplish. I also appreciated your reminder that God prepares before He entrusts. As someone who has lived with cerebral palsy and walked through breast cancer, I can look back and see that God was developing perseverance, compassion, and a deeper dependence on Him long before I understood why those lessons would be needed. Looking back, it's often easier to see how He was faithfully shaping us through seasons that didn't make sense at the time. Thank you for pointing readers back to the confidence that our identity is found first in Christ and that His purposes unfold as we faithfully walk with Him, one step at a time.
Ally, this touched me. Thank you for trusting us with a piece of your journey. Your words are a reminder that God’s preparation often only becomes clear in hindsight. I pray your testimony encourages someone else who is wondering whether God is still at work in their hidden season. Thank you for being here.
I appreciate this reminder. Tools can help us reflect, but they can’t become the authority. Scripture has to stay above every lens we use, not treated like one voice among many.
Amen, Clark.