Buckets and Boxes
Good morning!!
A few weeks back I was talking with the Lord about how the world tries to put every human being in a bucket or box. No matter what role we play both personally and professionally there is always someone saying this is why she fits in this bucket or this is why he falls into this box. An example are the themes introvert and extrovert. You can read the various definitions but some define extroverts as being “outgoing, fun-loving, friendly and talkative.” Introverts can be defined as “reserved, withdrawn, and introspective with small circles.” Then there are also ambiverts “which are considered both extroverts and introverts.”
Now I am not saying there is anything wrong with understanding the behaviors of a person, but I do think many things meant for good are also causing people to be placed in a box or bucket, which in turn puts limits on the possibilities of who God created us to be.
When God created man He didn’t say I am going to create introverts and extroverts. He created what was good (Genesis) without putting boundaries on our ability to be unique individuals. PERIOD!
As human beings we keep developing “tools” which are supposed to assist our understanding of personalities and interactions without the thought of how helpful is this?
As I continue to read more articles about strength themes, personality themes, leadership themes, and the list goes on. Every article has a way of saying if you exhibit these traits then you’re this. If you don’t encompass these skills then you’ll never be that.
Look…
The reason for this message is a reminder our Father does not fit in a specific bucket or box. He is not an introvert or extrovert. He is not social or anti-social. He is not a rating 5 based on our work review of Him. He is God! God of many characteristics found in the Bible. And the Bible says we are made in His image not the world’s view.
His image incorporates……
Love (Devoted), Faithfulness (Consistent), Mercy (Tenderness), Grace (Beauty), Humor (Joyful), Power (Qualified), Strategist (Planner), Friendly (Approachable), Knowledgeable (Awareness), Wisdom (Good Judgment), Encourager (Builder), Directness (Sincerity), Patience (Forgiving), Gentleness (Compassionate), Peace (Unity), Generosity (Considerate), Leadership (Shepherd, Head, Commander) and many more.
So…the next time you feel someone is trying to box or bucket you; remember our Father is not limited by those things and you are His child so what does this make you? It makes you UNIQUELY PURPOSED with LIMITLESS ABILITIES!
Psalm 139:13-14 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.