Snowflakes

Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:25-28

Daniel stared out the window as fluffy white snowflakes gracefully floated down from the sky. I’m glad school was canceled, he thought. It’s gym day, and I stink at basketball. Daniel heaved a big sigh. I stink at everything.

Mom walked over with her mug of coffee. “Why so gloomy?” she asked.

Daniel shrugged. “I just wish I were special.”

“You are special,” said Mom.

Daniel shook his head. “If I were special, I’d be good at something, like all my friends are. Aiden’s an awesome basketball player, and Cam’s a great trumpet player, but I’m not good at anything.”

Mom put a hand on Daniel’s shoulder. “Daniel, you are special no matter what you can or can’t do. You’re special because God created you and loves you so much He sent Jesus to die for you so you could live with Him forever! Never forget that. Secondly, you’re good at lots of things. For example, you’re a hard worker and a super big brother. You have other talents too—you just don’t know about them yet. God does, though.”

Daniel sighed and stared out the window. “If I have other talents, I wish God would at least let me know what they are.” They both watched as the snow began to fall harder.

“How many snowflakes do you think are out there right now?” asked Mom.

“I don’t know—millions!” said Daniel.

“They all look the same from here, but did you know that no two snowflakes are alike?” asked Mom.

“No way—that’s a whole lot of snowflake designs!”

Mom laughed. “Sure is. But God designed each one to be unique—just like He did with people. God created you with the abilities He wants you to have. Those special talents are there, even if you can’t see them now—just like we can’t see the exquisite detail of each snowflake from here. We don’t have the vision God does, so we need to trust Him to reveal our unique talents when the time is right and help us develop them.”

Daniel smiled. “So I guess I should stop comparing myself to all the other snowflakes out there, huh?”

Mom nodded. “I think that would be a good idea.”

Daniel headed toward the coat closet. “There is one thing I know I’m good at—building snowmen!”

-Shirley Dechaine

How About You?

Do you feel like there’s nothing special about you? That you have no unique talents? Be assured that you are very special, not because of anything you can do but because you are loved by God. He created you, and He has given you talents and abilities, even if you don’t know what they are yet. Trust Him to reveal them at the right time, and remember that you’re special because He made you and loves you.

Today’s Key Verse:
Psalm 139:14 I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. (NKJV)

Today’s Key Thought:

God designed you