We all have a deep calling,
A secret passion,
A quiet love that burns deep within us.
A song in our heart only we can hear.
You may be sharing this song with the world,
Or humming it quietly to yourself.
Or it sits silent within you.
The very thought of this precious gift lights you up like nothing else.
Brings you life and refreshing air.
It fills you with excitement,
Joy,
Freedom.
It extends far beyond your job title or the letters behind your name.
It's able to hit pause on all of your responsibilities,
Deadlines,
And daily obligations.
What is patiently waiting inside of you to be created,
Invented,
Written,
Drawn,
Danced,
Painted,
Cooked,
Developed,
Designed?
It is yet to be actualized,
But you can see its brilliance.
Maybe you've shared this passion with others for it only to be dismissed.
They hadn't realized the precious diamond you've just shared with them.
What it meant to you.
The thing is,
It's not theirs to get.
You hear the music.
You see the gift.
You see its unformed beauty.
Or are you blocking its path by your own doubts,
Limited beliefs,
And judgments,
Locking it away with a sign on the door labeled silly kids play,
Irresponsible?
Truth be told,
You don't find it silly at all.
You've been unfairly measuring it with the world's limited and narrow metrics.
It may war with your logic and reason,
But this is not a debate for your mind,
My friend.
This dwells in your heart.
So,
What is it?
What is waiting to be given life?
A voice,
A form.
What is longing for your commitment,
Your devotion,
Your presence?
Close your eyes and breathe deeply.
Breathe into the concealed spaces within you.
The unknown places you keep locked away from the world.
See the dust-filled door that houses your hidden love.
Walk towards this door.
See all the labels you've hung up on it.
Remove them one by one.
Open it.
See it.
See your gifts sitting there longing to be acknowledged and free.
Whatever it is,
See yourself giving it life,
Movement,
The attention it deserves and longs for.
What would it be like for you to live this gift?
What if you let go of all doubt,
Fear of judgment,
Your story of having no time,
And decided right now,
In this moment,
To embrace it?
How would you feel?
What would life be like for you?
The thing is,
Your heart's song,
It never goes away.
No matter how hard you try to ignore it,
Deny it,
Push it away,
It doesn't go away.
The song will only get louder.
How tragic if it were to leave this earth never to be brought to life,
Like a child never played with.
A piece of clay never formed.
A great novel never written.
This cherished gift was given to you in excitement,
Only for you to possess.
Imagine the gift givers sadness,
Knowing their thoughtfully designed gift sits unopened.
There are those that leave the door to their passion locked away,
Living a life lacking fire in their eyes.
There's an emptiness felt,
Something is always missing.
And there are those that courageously fling the door wide open,
Embrace their calling,
And live a life of pleasure,
Joy,
And fulfillment.
You possess something so valuable and extraordinary.
Open the door to your heart and boldly share God's gift with the world.
It's time.
