Recognition - Known

Known. It is defined by Collins Dictionary, “is to describe someone that is clearly recognized by or familiar to all people or to a particular group of people.” Being recognized. Being familiar. Known.

In my childhood, I wanted to be recognized one day as a worship leader. Being in front of a group of people, playing the piano or guitar and leading them in song. I thought it would be cool and awesome since I loved music, many genres of music. And music was my highest intelligence score on the eight multiple intelligence assessment. Perfect. Needless to say, my piano playing was very basic, mostly hymns, I never could master the guitar, and my singing voice had a particular range – not exactly soprano and not exactly alto. I am not known as a musician nor recognized as a worship leader.

Thankfully, the Lord had other plans for me even though music is still a part of my life, and He has gifted me in other ways. The Lord has provided me with opportunities to use my giftings to care for people in a variety of ways. Meeting them in their time of need physically, spiritually, relationally, or emotionally. Walking alongside them. Refreshing their hearts. Equipping them with tools to use in their daily life. Coaching them towards growth and flourishment. Being known, familiar to a particular group of people the Lord has placed in my life.

As a child, how did you want to be recognized?

How are you known?

What do you want to be recognized by?

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