It has been such a fun week of celebrating Christmas in July as a family. Memories have been made, and I believe a new tradition may have just begun for Team A. We even drew names to get each other a small, inexpensive gift.
During this other “most wonderful time of the year,” I am reminded of the classic Christmas movies I loved watching growing up, and which our kids are now getting to enjoy. I loved those old claymation-type animated Christmas movies like Frosty The Snowman and Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.
One of my favorite parts of the Rudolph storyline is when they need to find toys for Santa to give and Rudolph leads them to the “Island of Misfit Toys.” There lived the toys that had flaws… and mistakes… and missing parts. They were the toys culture said didn’t match up. But Rudolph believed there were kids who would love having those toys.
Maybe sometimes you feel like a misfit toy yourself. Maybe you don’t seem to match up to culture’s “ideals.” Perhaps you don’t have the perfect shape or figure. Maybe you’re not quite as young or glamorous as you once were. Perhaps your résumé or ACT score isn’t what someone thinks it should be.
But for every person, God has a purpose and a plan. There is someone out there who needs what you have to offer. There is someone out there who will love you for you. There is someone who doesn’t see your flaws and mix-ups as problematic. Instead, they see you as unique and wonderful.
Ignore those purveyors of “perfect.” Be yourself. You have worth and value just like you are. Ask God to reveal His purpose for your life, and point you toward His plan. You’ll find Him pick you up off the “island of misfit toys” and place you in a healthy, loving environment designed just for you!
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