You Are Here Because You’re You
I read something the other day from graphic designer Jonathan Lawrence…
He said, “Remember, you’re not here because you’re like everyone else. You’re here because you’re you.”
I love it. Uniqueness and Unity are not opposite qualities.
It’s not one at the expense of the other.
It’s not one or the other.
Quoting Jonathan Lawrence again, “When you’re part of a team, you can’t worry about what part you play. Just play. The best idea wins, no matter where it comes from. And it’s your job, as a member of that team, to help execute that idea to THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITIES.”
This reminds me of some phrases out of Ephesians chapter 4 in the Message Bible…
“You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction.”
“Stay together—both outwardly and inwardly.”
“But that doesn’t mean you should all look and speak and act the same.”
“Each of us is given his own gift.”
You are here because you’re you.
And we need YOU…
The real you—the you who is uniquely graced and gifted by God.
(picture below is a print by Jonathan Lawrence)
I am a husband, father, pastor, leader & reader. I love God, love people & love life.
It’s nice to be reminded that Uniqueness and Unity are not opposite qualities – It’s not one or the other. I like that! I also really like Thoughts in Type by Jonathan Lawrence. Good stuff all around.
I really like that thought: Uniqueness and Unity are not opposites. So often we treat them as such. I’m impressed with the way you’re able to be brief and to the point when you write.