"Every one of us has in himself a continent of undiscovered character.
Happy is he who acts the Columbus to his own soul." J. Stevens
I don't think any of us fully realize the potential we have. I know our teachers and guidance counselors told us--mainly that we weren't living up to our potential; but that was probably because we didn't fully recognize or embrace the gifts and talents that we had.
I firmly believe and regularly confess that the power of the living God resides in me--talk about potential! Beyond discovering our own capabilities is the journey to help others discover theirs. Much like our teachers who tried to convince us, we must convince others that God can do great things in and through them. I don't know why it is so hard to see what lies within us...yet oftentimes it takes someone to look with the eyes of faith and see beyond where we are today.
Parents, spouses, teachers, supervisors, pastors...heed the example of Columbus and search out the hidden potential--the whole new world--that is living inside of those around you.
I firmly believe and regularly confess that the power of the living God resides in me--talk about potential! Beyond discovering our own capabilities is the journey to help others discover theirs. Much like our teachers who tried to convince us, we must convince others that God can do great things in and through them. I don't know why it is so hard to see what lies within us...yet oftentimes it takes someone to look with the eyes of faith and see beyond where we are today.
Parents, spouses, teachers, supervisors, pastors...heed the example of Columbus and search out the hidden potential--the whole new world--that is living inside of those around you.
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