MY WORD FOR MAY 22nd IS CRAYON!

My word for May 22^nd CRAYON

In a box of crayons there are many colors.  You can get a box of 8 with the original primary colors or you can get the box that has 64 crayons in a variety of colors.  Some colors are brighter than others, some are a mix of two colors, and some show up better on certain paper.  When we try to use a white crayon on white paper it doesn’t show up, when we try to use a black crayon on black paper it doesn’t stand out, but when we use magenta and orange-yellow on white paper we have a spectacular array of color.  You can even get really embellished and have your paper sparkle by using crayons that are neon or those that contain glitter.  No matter what color of crayon you choose if you use it on the right paper you will get an extraordinary picture. 

We are just like crayons.  Each of us made by God, with many similarities but also differences.    We are different shades of color, ranging from light to dark.  Some of us are brighter than others.  Some of us like to stand out and some like to not be in the spotlight.  Just as the color yellow, some of us are like the sunshine bringing cheer to everyone’s day.  Just like the color blue, we are here to give comfort to others when they are down and out.  You may be like orange having the best time of your life.  You may be like red and white joined together to bring the color pink, like the beautiful roses that bloom in the garden.  God made us all for a reason and a purpose.

Even though we are different God made us all unique.  God made each of us to carry out His plan.  In God’s eyes we are all beautiful.  We are special because we are His children.  God loves all His children no matter what shape, what size, or what color.  We are all a unique shade of the rainbow of life. 

Dear God we know that we are all different and You have a purpose and a plan for each of us.    Help us to appreciate everyone, guiding our colors not to clash with those that are different from us.   We want to live in harmony with each other.  During 2012 we are here to love each other and live in the same box.   

Genesis 1:27 ESV   So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Jeremiah 1:5 ESV   “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

Great short read, great for a lesson on “every one is different”:

http://childrensministryvault.com/ministry-lessons-ideas-training/530/life-is-like-a-box-of-crayons-back-t Life is Like a Box of Crayons (Back-to-School), Children’s Ministry Inspiration, Amy Loftis

http://www.squidoo.com/shareideas The Wisdom of Crayons: Embrace Your Color,