Have You Opened Your Gifts?
2007
In addition to Women Who Run with the Wolves
There are so many gifts
Still unopened from your birthday,
There are so many hand-crafted presents
That have been sent to you by God.
The Beloved does not mind repeating,
“Everything I have is also yours.”
There are so many gifts, my dear,
Still unopened from your birthday.
Hafiz
One of the reasons I have pursued blogging is to exercise my voice. However, I don’t think I’ve discovered it entirely – I think this is a work in process. Indeed, I feel, as Hafiz says and Stephen Covey cites, that my voice is a gift from God, but I’ve not completely opened it yet. So I’ve taken my husband‘s advice and am starting my study with The 8th Habit. While I won’t be doing a series as I’m doing with Women Who Run With The Wolves, I will share what I’m learning as I go through. It is my hope and prayer that my voice will come through loud and clear by the time I complete the study (it will probably take me a year), and I hope, if you’re looking for yours, I am able to inspire you to find it.
God has given us all gifts – it is up to you and me to open up these “hand-crafted (by God) presents”! Find your voice – the world will be a better place when you do!
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Good one, KWiz.
Yes, my pastor often quotes from this 8th habit book because there are so many great truths contained therein.
I’m glad you’re studying it for us, too!
Your hubby is giving you some great advice.
Glad to see that you have found your voice. I’m still looking for mine.
Hi Sania! Through many paths it’s even taken me awhile to get to this point. I don’t think I’m there yet…which is why I’m undertaking this study…Keep searching…you are definitely on your way!
Found my way here from TopMomma and 5 Minutes for Mom. The quote you shared really hit me. Thank you for sharing it. I’ll have to check out the book. Enjoy the journey!
Hi Heather, welcome to my blog. Thanks for coming! And I’m glad the quote “hit” you. While I’m only a few chapters into the book, alot of it has hit me too.