Chosen vs. Created

More often then not in life we wait to be chosen before we feel that we have the confidence to do what we are passionate about. Why is that? We seemingly have more confidence in others opinions about us than we have in ourselves. In my book, Fearfully and Wonderfully Created I discuss the paradigm shift that takes place in our minds when we grasp that fact that we were created to do something great versus being chosen for a particular task or project.

Renowned author & speaker, Seth Godin, in a recent podcast talked about how the world is constantly changing and that barriers that used to exist no longer have the ability to block progress. For example, we used to have to be picked (or chosen) by the Orprah’s of the world to get our books on the bestseller list or be produced by Warner Brothers to be a hit at the box office. Those barriers are being broken down by the internet and social media. The stigma of having to be chosen is just about obsolete, Seth says now you can “Pick Yourself!”

Seth and I both emphatically agree on the fact that it is time to choose yourself! There is something deep down on the inside that was given to you as you were being formed in your mother’s womb! You have already been qualified, vetted and assigned to fulfill that assignment…in fact you were created for it! While you are sitting back waiting for the Oprah’s or the Warner Brothers of the world to choose you; you have already been intentionally created just to fulfill this purpose and make an impact in the world.

Ask yourself, “What barriers am I allowing to cripple my destiny?” It’s time to make an impact and if you didn’t know by now… You were born for this!!!!