Do you struggle to recognize the beauty of your uniqueness?
Everywhere you look there’s evidence of the glorious ways God made other people: She’s got an eye for design. That one has a knack for speaking encouraging truth into other people’s struggles. Her every movement is so graceful and poised. I wish I could write/speak/entertain/minister like she does. Ultimately, we’re asking the question: God, why didn’t you make me like that?
IF YOUR GIFTS FEEL TOO ORDINARY, THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU!
We don’t intend to diminish God’s gifts in us; it’s more like we don’t recognize our gifts for what they are. We’ve lived our whole lives with these talents, this wiring, this personality. It doesn’t seem all that special compared to what we perceive as excellent in others.
What will it take to begin recognizing the significance of your wiring and to boldly use your gifts for His glory?
In this episode of the Devoted Dreamers Podcast, my guest Michelle Acker offers a reminder that God’s design in each of us—including you—has a beautiful purpose!
There’s no mistake that certain things catch your eye when others just walk on by. Or that you care deeply about a certain subset of the population or a corner of the world that doesn’t occur to the rest of us. Or maybe you see beauty and potential where others see a pile of junk. This is God’s unique wiring in you!
Michelle shares how she’s still on the journey from self-doubt to self-discovery through her dream to spark an uprising of calm and beauty. In this conversation, we explore how to transform the negative messages of imposter syndrome and embrace God’s presence.
As you listen, pay close attention to what Michelle teaches us about:
💡Practical ways to overcome the negative voices threatening your dream,
✨ Giving yourself the freedom to explore and express your passions, and
❤️ The gift of collaborating with another dreamer to create beauty TOGETHER!
This inspiring podcast episode is for any Christian woman in search of encouragement about how to use your skills, talents, and life experience for the big dreams God has planted in your heart.
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MORE ABOUT MICHELLE:
Michelle is an artist who adores the process of painting with beeswax and a blowtorch or creating unique paper collage using her own nature photos. Her artwork inspires calm and joy, reminding us of the soothing beauty of God's creation all around us.
Michelle’s designs and artwork are featured in the books Image Restored by Rachael Gilbert and A Beckoning to Wonder by Jen Weaver.
Besides making art, Michelle runs a graphics and sign shop with her family. She lives in Texas with her husband, their two sons, and extended family including two playful Mini Aussies.
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A Beckoning to Wonder by Jen Weaver
Image Restored by Rachael Gilbert
The Dreamer Lab (group coaching) with Merritt Onsa
Scripture:
This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it.”
~ Isaiah 30:15 (NLT)
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