Doors to opportunities can be subtle. The decision window can be so small and quick that we often don’t realize the opportunity or if we do, we don’t realize the magnitude of the situation. Regardless, the answer to these moments is what has the ability to shape our lives. These moments are what we come to regret or what we come to appreciate. However, if we take every decision to God and obey His instructions, we will be able to maximize every opportunity He affords us.

A few years ago, I became obsessed with knowing my purpose. As I continued to read my Word and matured, I realized what I was really questioning was my calling? A calling is how God wants His people to use their gifts. The problem I encountered was the enemy had berated me so much that seeing and appreciating my gifts were hard. On top of that, it seemed the gifts people would praise me for – if I’m being honest – I didn’t necessarily want.

Comparison is an ugly thing. It can cause you to doubt yourself or worse, hate yourself. Over the past few months, God has been working on me with revitalizing dreams I thought I laid to rest. As quick as the motivation came was as quick as the enemy came and tried to flood my mind with lies and comparisons. God reminded me that just because you aren’t Steph Curry, it doesn’t mean you aren’t still in the game.   

There’s a famous adage that says, “Practice makes perfect.” However, it’s one thing to know that; it’s an entirely different thing to apply that. For years, I had dreams of accomplishing different things, but because the outcome didn’t equate to my perfect vision, I quit prematurely. Over time, the recurrence of this caused me to doubt myself. However, God reminded me that “Faith without works” is dead.

God can use anything to better your life. In 2013, I took a class in undergrad that I initially took because it was required. I hated coding. Fast-forward to 9 years later and most of my career has consisted of coding. You never know what skills God will use to elevate your life, so learn everything you can earnestly.