There's only one you

The world only gets one you!
You with your gifts.
You with your smile.
You with those things you do.
So take your place,
take your chances,
take this moment to know…
You’ve got something to offer.
Something good and right and true.
Something God-given,
Heart-of-Heaven created.
And the rest of us need it, need you.
Oh, you think it’s no big deal.
Anyone could be that way.
Anyone could do it.
Nope.
Not true.
There’s just one irreplaceable you.
By: Holley Gerth
As I read this, I began thinking about how true this is. Each one of you, God’s priceless creation, were fashioned by the very hand of God Himself, with a great purpose and a beautiful plan!  Just as God set apart from birth Isaiah (Isaiah 49:1), Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:5) and Paul (Galations 1:15) for a specific purpose, he also has a specific plan for your life.
Many people go through life feeling discouraged about themselves and thinking they don’t have a purpose. But that’s not true. Whoever you are—whatever your life experiences, talents, physical ability, or role—you have a purpose.  God created you. You are not an accident! God has a plan for you. You have a purpose in life!
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11).
The Bible says that God’s will is “good, pleasing and perfect” (Romans 12:22). We should trust God in faith that He will accomplish His will in our lives. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5,6).
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in your will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Phillippians 1:6).
Don’t compare yourself to others or give up because you don’t think you have what it takes. Be who God created you to be. You are special! Remember in all this world there is only one YOU!