The Midweek Mirror: Remembering the Gifts Within

Midweek arrives like a gentle turning point, a threshold where we are invited to remember the gifts woven into the fabric of who we are.

In the hum of ordinary days, it is easy to forget that we carry something sacred - a calling, a gift, a purpose that is ours alone to fulfill. Paul reminds us with such tenderness:

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” (Romans 12:6, NIV)

These words are not a hierarchy but an affirmation: you are needed, exactly as you are, with the gifts you hold.

A Story of Discovery

Last week, I met a woman at FoxTail Coffee (delish! - it's in Tampa and is a must have for true coffee lovers) who spoke quietly about her work as a hospice nurse. She didn't boast or seek recognition, but her eyes carried a light that told me everything - she had found the place where her gifts met the world's deepest need.

She said something I won't soon forget:

“I used to think my sensitivity was a weakness. Now I know it's the very tool God uses through me to bring comfort.”

Her words struck me as a profound truth: what we often dismiss in ourselves may be the exact gift the world is waiting to receive.

The Invitation

Midweek mirrors call us to ask:

• What gifts have I been hiding?
• What calling have I muted because it seemed too small, too quiet, or too different from what others expected?

The renewal we seek often begins when we stop trying to be someone else's version of faithful and start embracing the unique expression of God's love we were created to embody.

✨ 60-Second Midweek Reflection Practice

1. Sit in a quiet space and place one hand over your heart.
2. Breathe slowly and ask yourself: “What gift do I carry that the world needs right now?”
3. Notice what arises - a word, an image, a feeling. Don't judge it; simply receive it.
4. Reflect on one small way you can offer that gift this week, even in the simplest form.
5. Speak this prayer softly: “Lord, help me honor the gifts You've placed within me.”
6. Commit to one act of obedience to your calling this week.
7. Open your eyes with gratitude, knowing you are purposefully and wonderfully made.

“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10, NIV)

🌿 Blessing + Weekly Prompt

May you walk through this week with a renewed awareness of the gifts you carry. May you find courage to offer them freely, trusting that they are enough.

This week, I invite you to ask yourself:

What is one gift I've been hesitant to share, and how might God be inviting me to step into that calling more fully?

📖 Scripture for Meditation

• “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10, NIV)
• “For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV)
• “Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.” (1 Timothy 4:14, NIV)
• “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28, NIV)
• “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV)

💫 Closing Whisper

Your gifts are not accidents - they are divine appointments waiting to be kept.

May you honor the calling within you, trusting that even your smallest offering can become a vessel of grace.

With love and truth,

Eugene 💘

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🔗 Continue Your Journey

• The Midweek Mirror: The Reflection You Avoid
• Truth-Telling Tuesday: Courage, Honesty, and Alignment
• The Sacred Exhale: Releasing What No Longer Serves You

🎧 Frequency Feature

Tuning into the right frequency can help us recognize and amplify the gifts within us. Just as this week’s blog encourages you to embrace your unique calling, this episode of the We Are Encoded podcast offers inspiring insights on renewing your mindset and raising your spiritual “frequency.” Together, they invite you to step into a space of growth, reflection, and purpose, so you can live out your calling with renewed clarity and courage.

Weekly Editorial Rhythm

• Monday: Monday Morning Grace - a gentle start to the week with faith-centered encouragement
• Tuesday: Truth-Telling Tuesday - authentic reflections on living faith boldly
• Wednesday: The Midweek Mirror - a pause for spiritual reflection and self-compassion
• Thursday: Frequency Thursday - tuning into God's voice amid life's noise
• Friday: Follow Friday - exploring what it means to follow Jesus in everyday moments
• Saturday: Sacred Saturday - rest, reflection, and spiritual practices
• Sunday: Sunday Soul Food - nourishing reflections to ground your week ahead

Your Journey Starts Here

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There are still a few details unfolding, but trust that everything is aligning in its own time - and you'll be the first to know when it's ready.

Remember, this is love being transmuted into art; growth takes time, and you can't rush an actual journey, beautiful souls. In due time, all the right energy falls into place. Have faith - this was written in the stars before we got here. 🚀

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