Who Is That Strange Girl?

Gather round children.  I’m going to tell you a story.  Although it might seem fictional to you, I can assure you it’s very real.  The story took place on Monday of this week.  The rain was falling.  Fitz, my cat, was cuddled at my feet as I typed on the computer.  I was working on completing blogs for this week.  I was searching for a picture to match Tuesday’s blog when I ran across a picture that I didn’t remember seeing before.

Two people appeared in the picture.  A young girl with beautiful, long hair striking a pose in her fashionably ripped jean shorts.  Behind her, striking an equally enthusiastic pose, was a handsome young man.  Upon closer inspection, I recognized the young man.  It was my uncle Jack.  But who was this girl?

The picture appeared to be taken in the late 80’s to early 90’s when looking at the car and clothing choices.  Part of me felt that I was the girl in the picture.  The other part had serious doubts.  Where would this picture have been taken?  And although I know I had long hair as a kid, I didn’t remember it being that long.  I mean, it kind of looked like me…So, I submitted the picture to our cousin group chat and asked Bible Study Cousin if she was the girl in the picture.

One cousin sent the picture to her mom, and her mom said that it was either me or the cousin who sent the picture.  Bible Study Cousin chimed in and said, “Fool that’s you!  Ummmmm, you look just like yourself.”  She then sent the picture to her mom who instantly replied that it was me.

I sent the picture to my mom and said, “Who is this?”  Her quick response was, “Uncle Jack.”  It never even crossed her mind that I wouldn’t know who I was.  So, she tried to help me in the best way that she knew how.  My brother called me on the phone and asked if I was trying to be funny.  He couldn’t believe that I didn’t know myself.

Might I suggest that you don’t know yourself either.  You may not see the gifts and talents that you possess.  You may not see the greatness that God placed in you.  In 2020, I want God to blow my mind.  I want him to exceed every expectation that I’ve ever had.  I want miracles, signs, and supernatural wonders to rule and reign.

How awesome would it be to look at myself a year from now and not even recognize the woman that God has shaped and molded.  To be able say, “That kinda looks like me, but I don’t remember ever standing that tall.  I don’t remember walking that confidently or being that relaxed.  She looks comfortable in the skin she’s in.”  My prayer for myself and everyone is that we become better versions of ourselves this year.  So that when we see ourselves, we are blown away by the difference.  #wepreach