There's Room For You!

Have you ever wanted to go back and talk to your younger self? I think that’s a notion we all entertain at some point in life. I came across some old photos of me a couple of days ago and I started thinking about this very thing.

Looking at the young woman that I was in this particular photo, I began to experience all the excitement and utter joy that she felt at that time. She was on stage, doing what she loved most…acting. She had no inhibitions, just reckless abandon. The stage was her greatest playground and creativity was her muse. She had the whole world in front of her and wanted to take it by storm! But then real life kicked in…

Somewhere between then and now, she got lost. Her dreams and hopes for her career took a far back seat to raising a family and just plain surviving. No one told her she had to choose, but in her mind, everyone else’s needs became priority number 1. Otherwise, her living would become selfish and meaningless. So she settled for living vicariously through others. Does this sound familiar to you?

I completely understand now that there is room for ME in the world. Otherwise I wouldn’t be here! There is a season in life for all our priorities and wants. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) God wants us not only to help others along the way but to fulfill the purpose for our own lives as well. Each one of us is here for a reason and once we understand that, oh the JOY that will abound!!!

Stay joyful, my friends!