I am gently reminded of this oftentimes in the quiet place of my soul when I am part of things that are much bigger than me. Rather than feel swallowed up by the enormity of the operation, I feel blessed to be a part of something that is bringing good things to the world and perhaps shining a light on God and His goodness.
My job, for example. I am just a tiny piece of the larger company, and part of one small office where I am behind the scenes. While I do not directly see the impact we are making on the financial and spiritual lives of the doctors we work with, my talents and gifts are being put to use in a way that serves others. I am particularly thankful for my boss who shares stories with me about clients and the impact we are having. I am constant in my pursuit of learning more and desire to become even more entrenched in the business, but I know that I was brought in because of who I already am. I am enough.
My church is another example. I am part of a large church in town, where I know a few people in the perspective of the thousands of members. I help in a tiny way by volunteering at the bookstore every Wednesday and have gotten to know a good number of people by working with them. A new three-story building was just completed, with classrooms for all ages, a gorgeous courtyard with a fountain, and the bookstore, just off the courtyard. The new bookstore space has a cafe and coffee counter attached and it is in viewing distance of the whole first floor so I am getting to see and meet more people as they wander in. It is a challenge for my introverted self to be a cashier in a shop, but my knowledge of books and authors comes in handy when people come in looking for a particular book and I enjoy helping others, making coffee, and alphabetizing bookshelves. I am enough.
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