Snowflakes come down individually, just as different personalities
grace us with their presence. Snowflakes though different have much in common
just like people; no matter who or what a person is, we all need love,
attention, and the knowledge that God is there. It truly takes all types to
make up this world, and each individual benefits society in their own way. Just
imagine a world full of Jo Shmo’s wearing nothing but grey suits and driving
black Ford Focuses. How lame would that be? Diversity means everything! Don’t
forget it. You have the ability to shine wherever you stand. Whether you are
the most talented contract signing athlete, if music is your gig, or even if
you just like math, everything is needed for the world to mesh together. Truly it’s
all up to one person whether you shine or not; go look in the mirror and give
that person a smile. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise, choose to be you.
Doing so enables you to do so much more while achieving greater happiness.
Why am I the way I am? We missionaries get this question
constantly. There are many true answers that we could give, but one stands
above the rest, we are children of God. He knows us personally from the other
side. Heavenly Father knew about your likes, dislikes, and life’s ambitions.
God knows you every step of the way.
How can I reach my fullest potential? Right at the start,
look within. Ask yourself questions like: “am I being true to myself,” “do I
sacrifice my standards and morals to fit in,” “how can I avoid temptation, from
doing things I know I will regret down the road?” We will not always provide ourselves
with perfect answers every time (I certainly don’t), but always try your
hardest. Faith in Jesus Christ empowers us to strive more diligently and
eventually conquer our dragons!
Look at yourself and realize where you will stand with faith
in Jesus Christ and a renewed sense of self purpose. In a world of ever
changing social acceptances and ever shifting moral standpoints, we cannot let
up. Occasionally we may slip up, but Jesus Christ’s always has his hand
extended to help us up. We choose whether we let him or not. It is by Him that
all points of self-confidence and self-worth come into play. Now is the perfect
time to start the journey; starting the journey for me proved to be a
challenge, but now provides lasting peace. No two identical snowflakes fall
from the sky, and no two individuals ever prove exactly alike. It takes all
designs of snowflakes to cover a city at Christmas time, the same way it takes
all types of personalities to make up this world. This Christmas shine as the
snowflakes, know who you are and embrace it!