I got off that coaching call and clutched my hand to my chest. I was smiling from the inside out and marveling at how I could pour so much out on another soul and feel so alive and full of God's Spirit. The best way I could describe it, is that my soul was singing. This is the sweetest thing about coaching: I get to sit with one of my sisters in Christ, listen to her story and then help her find the next steps for her life. I love it. Not only do I have the privilege to watch these sweet women grow and learn, I get to learn too. Every problem followed with God's solutions teaches me. There are other things that make my soul sing. I feel this way when I lay my expectations for my children down and simply enjoy their presence. I feel this way when I write these blogs. I feel this way when I serve my husband. I feel this way when I join the worship team at church. I have noticed that many women whom I coach haven't found what makes their souls sing. I understand this. Our culture has not encouraged the process it takes to find this depth. It takes practice and courage and consistency. It takes staying with and serving our church instead of "jumping ship" the moment we are unsatisfied. It means staying in relationships. It means developing skills. It mean having the courage to put ourselves at risk of failure or embarrassment. All the things I listed that make my soul sing, are all things that I've had to stick with and allow to mature and grow within me. I have a cousin in Arizona with a gift for photography. She has a natural love and knack for this activity, but I have noticed that what used to be simply a fun thing to do, has turned into art. She connects with families, captures moments, and leaves her customers with a gift they can treasure for decades to come. When I listen to her talk about her little side business, I can hear her soul sing. It gives me goosebumps and makes tears come to my eyes. I breathe a thankful sigh that someone I love so much found what connects her to God's plan and purpose for her life. She didn't' reach this point by simply having a talent, either. She has practiced. She has acquired skills. She has poured hours into developing techniques, taking chances, and learning from setbacks. You, whoever you are reading this, my love, are precious. There is something beautiful inside you that God created you for. Probably more than one thing. It could be teaching, listening, healing, creating, organizing, hugging...goodness this list just goes on. I don't want you to give up on whatever it is because it gets hard or costs time and effort and courage. Don't "jump ship" on those around you. Give your soul a chance to sing as we worship Him with our unique gifts.
Have you found what makes your soul sing?
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Yolanda Martinez Tenorio
2/2/2022 09:58:15 am
Your writings bring joy to my day! There is always inspiration in your words. Have a great day- love to your family.
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Lora
2/4/2022 06:42:46 am
Thank you! I love doing it. :)
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2/4/2022 08:29:55 am
There are so many things that make my heart sing! I love digging into God's Word and finding the love that is contained within His pages of His love letter to me and to all those who will come to believe on Him. I love to share the Word of God with others, those who are hurting, those who need His love more than anything! I love to be a part of support groups because I have a lot to offer, support and love and encouragement and being there, I can tell, makes a difference in the room. There are things that I have to share insights that I can give that nobody else can give the way I can give because nobody else is like me just like nobody else is like the next person. It takes a collective effort for the community groups to thrive the way they do and each and every one of us have something different to offer! There are many more things that I find joy in doing, I suppose I should hone in on my awareness of what truly makes my heart sing and try to find opportunities to exercise that skill and implement that opportunity to the best of my abilities! Thank you for this devotion, it really made me reflect on my life and what I contribute. I appreciate all of the things that you shared, and it brings joy to me to see growth in you! I know that you grow every time you cancel another woman, let me be clear, not that kind of counsel, but godly wisdom counsel. You have a true gift for working with others and that's something to be proud of! God has definitely gifted you in many ways! Thank you for letting me be a part of you!
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