Spheres

Spheres  . . . I wonder where I fit? Life's puzzle . . . found in multiple Spheres. The reciprocal pieces  where we fit . . . to give and receive. Paradoxical! Sometimes to expose . . . weaknesses or strengths! Like iron sharpening Iron, the sphere of clarification  or applause  for how far you have come. Spheres are  . . . The Crucible Of Blessing! Reflection Finding yourself is a phrase which regularly comes up in our conversations. The truth is most struggle knowing where they fit in this competitive world. Unfortunately, this problem drives the insecurities people live with. Here's the thing; if you are looking for your place as if you were a missing piece in a puzzle you are probably there but don't know how to fit in.  As Christians we are first accepted IN THE BELOVED, Eph 1:5 + 6 Passion Translation. For it was always in his perfect plan to adopt us as his delightful children, through our union with Jesus, the Anointed One, so that his tremendous love that cascades over us would glorify his grace —for the same love he has for the Beloved, Jesus, he has for us. And this unfolding plan brings him great pleasure! Here's another way for you to think about it: finding where you fit is about finding who you are and what you have to contribute. We are all Divinely gifted and those gifts and abilities fit in many places. In the above poem I have mentioned being a contributor and a receiver. I also slip in the truth of being sharpened by other contributors. Another popular quote is that "we listen to speak not to hear". When receiving a contribution from others the challenge is to let ourselves be sharpened. To allow this to happen we must be able to hear. Your job is one of those spheres.  Sometimes we view our jobs as a prison because we don't like our job or the people we have to work with. This is where the crucible becomes very real.  I was having a conversation with a friend of mine who's a foreman in a local business. He has 2 very negative cri