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I sit pondering. Pondering life, business, and what I can offer that hasn't already been voiced, said or shared. What makes my message different? What makes my voice unique?
It can be easy to give up and resign ourselves to the fact that nothing is new under the sun. Nothing new will be shared, said, given or offered. It's always going to be a reprint, re-make, or re-invention of a prior concept, thought or idea.
There are already thousands of other photographers in the world. What makes me different?
There are thousands of bloggers, writers, educational tips, inspirational posts, ideas, and messages. What makes me worth listening to?
To be honest, if I allow myself to sit in these thoughts for long enough, I'll begin to wonder why we do anything.
To a believer, the answer is simple. We live to glorify God. We live to serve him, and we live for a purpose. That purpose may not always be crystal clear.
I'm amazed at how varied two days can be, back to back. One day might be riding the waves, overjoyed at life, inspired in business, and happy with the world. And the very next day can prove to be the complete opposite. The morning starts with that sinking feeling and weight that what I'm doing isn't and will never be enough. Only to go to bed and wake up the next day on fire and ready for anything.
If I allow myself to act how I'm feeling, then I will literally be all over the place. If I give up every time I feel like giving up, I wouldn't have a business, or a livelihood.
What is good to remind myself is that I am constantly changing. That's a fact. What remains the same is God's Word, his truth, and his goodness. If I'm striving to follow him, then I can rest in the fact that he never changes, and neither does his Word. If I'm grounded in truth, then even when I falter, I know I'm resting on a solid rock.
There are many days when we can feel like we're not doing enough. What's good to remember is that there will always be those days. It's how we respond to those feelings and emotions that will make or break us.
Be encouraged, friend.
We serve a pretty awesome God!
Joyfully,
Lauren
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