famous in your father's eyes

Nothing is hidden from your sight. Wherever I go you find me. You know every detail of my life. When I come or go, you see it all. (Bethel Music - You know me)

Sounds like a celebrity talking about some awkward paparazzis, doesn't it? Well, better - way better - story! It is YOU talking about GOD.

I guess we all once dreamed about being a well known actor, singer or a successful athlete, didn't we? Staying on the big stage, holding an award in our hands, seeing ourselves in magazines, on TV. When you wake up, reality slaps you right in the face. You wake up and once again you're just a high school kid, student or just that other employee in the office.

BREAKING NEWS!

You ARE famous. You are famous in your father's eyes. You are called to shine. Just don't shine for your own good, but for God's sake. Shine so through you, others can see him. You are surely not called to be quiet. God gave you some wonderful talents. Share them with others. Inspire others. Let God build up his kingdom with you, through your gifts. I just dare you to not live for applause. (This is one hard thing to do.)
Stay humble!

Jesus died for you in public, don't only live for him in private.

You don't need your name in lights. You don't need to be on the cover of the next vogue magazine. You are the child of the one true king. This is the greatest award,  the greatest honor you could ever ask for.

God calls you loved. God calls you wanted. God calls you chosen. God calls you his child. 

Better than any oscar, MTV Award, Bambi or Grammy Award together.

Sincerely, Vanessa

Born for a purpose

This awesome girl you just heard (if you didn’t hear it now then you better should, it is worth your time) is my little sister. Needless to say that I am pretty proud. She is 14 years old and already sings better than..(this is the part I won’t mention any Hollywood Teenie-Stars I do not like very much..) She is one great lady, who has a big heart for Jesus. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for her. Obviously it has to be something with music and worship. She loves to sing and I am quiet sure that this is her purpose. Keep it up, girl!

What is your purpose?

God thoughtfully planned and designed a purpose just for you. Can you believe that? Just for you.

When God breathed life into you, he already had a purpose in mind. Maybe you know what your purpose is very clearly or you’re just figuring out what it could be. That doesn’t matter. Don’t be ashamed if you do not have a „typical“ purpose. Don’t be ashamed if it’s not your purpose to lead a worship band in your local church or if you’re not „that“ loving servant for the people around you. Maybe your talent is hidden a bit. But do not worry, you ARE talented. YOU REALLY ARE! Maybe your purpose is it to be an encourager, which is  important. Or maybe you are very creative and you can inspire people through that to live their talent. This could already be your purpose. 

There was a time I was ashamed 'cause I didn’t know what my talent was. There are people around me who can sing like Houston, dance or photograph like a Pro and I got jealous. I thought that I wasn’t that talented. And that what I had wouldn’t be enough to spread the word and his love. Today I know that this isn’t true. I am talented in different ways. Just like you are!

God made you. He made you wonderfully, with a purpose that fits you perfectly. He wants to use you and your talents to build his kingdom. And if you are willing to use your talents for him with all your heart then I am sure he will even duplicate them. 

I love that our God is so creative. He has tons of ideas. This is why no one is just as you are. How unique you are! God knows so many different ways to bail out your talents and to turn them into a purpose. Even though you maybe think that you are a mess and you can do nothing good with that. God can turn your mess into a message! How cool is that? You do not know how important your story is to someone until you tell it. 

Today I want to encourage you to thank God for your talent, to give him praise. If you’re not sure what your purpose is yet then pray. Pray that he may let you find it and use it for him.

You are his beloved daughter / son. & YOU ARE TALENTED!

Sincerely, Vanessa