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RANDY PERDUE

We complicate things, don't we? I think the fact
that we are thinking and reasoning adults are
sometimes our downfall, especially when it
comes to finding our ‘why.' We start out as
children filled with wonder and optimism.
Children say things like, "I want to fly. I want
to touch the stars. I want to live under water."
Their sense of having the ability to become
whatever they want has no boundaries.
Limitations are learned later in life. As parents,
it's our job to nurture our children's dreams and
encourage them to follow their natural path.
There are numerous childhood development
studies that outline the benefits of allowing
your child to search, explore, and follow their
dreams.

The Bible provides some awe-inspiring insight
into this way of thinking. Proverbs 18:16
assures us, “A man’s gifts will make room for
him.”
Your gift is that divine spark that was planted
in you at birth. It is that certain something you
were created to live out and be. Your gift is
connected to your purpose, your passion and

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