Snowflakes: The Power of Uniqueness

A single snowflake is made up of as many as 100 ice crystals in an infinite variety of intricate, beautiful patterns.  No two snowflakes are exactly alike.  Like a snowflake, you are unique.  There is no one like you in the world. In fact, since the world was created there’s never been anyone like you.  And there will never be a person exactly like you in whatever time remains for this planet.  You are unique!

Scientists have learned that the size, shape and structure of snowflakes vary with three factors:  temperature, humidity and the amount of available water vapor.  Similarly there are three factors that God has used throughout your life to forge your uniqueness: your life experiences, individual design and personal vision.

God has been at work in your life since you were born.  He allowed you to go through various life experiences in order to mold and shape your character.  God used these life experiences as “sand paper” to smooth out the rough edges and to “chisel” away the imperfections.  His primary goal is to refine you into a perfect reflection of His Son, Jesus Christ.  Although some life experiences were painful, God wove them into the fabric of your life to produce a tapestry of personal strengths.  He wants you to use these strengths to serve others on His behalf.

Before the foundations of the world, God looked across the mist of time, and saw YOU.  His design for you is a perfect match for the work He created you to do.  When He fashioned you in your mother’s womb, He gave you the equipment you need to accomplish the specific work He created you to do.  He gave you core values, unique abilities, spiritual gifts, burdens, passions and vision.  You were designed for a purpose.  You are “fearfully and wonderfully made” by a gracious and loving Father.  There are no accidents or mistakes in your design.

Finally, God embedded within your mind a picture of how the world will be a little bit better because you walked this earth.  This vision is like a magnet pulling you forward and driving you toward fulfilling your destiny.  This vision within you may not yet be fully developed, but over time it will become clearer in all its dazzling color and majestic beauty.

You need to develop a specific strategy to make this vision a reality.  Of course, there are no guarantees that you will see your vision unfold in your lifetime; but if you can plant the seed, God will raise someone else up to water it.  Someday a brother or sister yet unborn may have the joy of seeing the vision reach full maturity.

The true power of uniqueness is that no one else can do what God has called you to do.  The Church and the world will be better off if you answer the call, and worse for the wear if you ignore it.   Imagine the joy that will well up in your heart when one day you stand before the Lord in heaven and hear Him say to you, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Matthew 25:21).

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