Fred Rogers of children’s television said, “One of the most important gifts a parent can give a child is the gift of accepting that child’s uniqueness.” Our Heavenly Father not only accepts our uniqueness; He made us that way! We’re not all to be poured into the same mold so that we’re all alike. God made us as individuals and unique servants of His. Each of us has a responsibility, a purpose, a reason to live for Christ each day.

In Revelation, the 144,000 witnesses had a specific task. They were to evangelize the world, and they were uniquely gifted for that. Perhaps the greatest thing said about them was “these are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes” (Revelation 14:4).

God made you different from everyone else who has ever lived. You don’t have to be like anyone else. Comparing yourself to another is a useless exercise. Our job is to be who the Lord made us to be and to follow the Lamb wherever He goes.

God gives each one of us unique gifts, abilities, and passions. How well we use those qualities to have an impact on the world around us determines how “successful” we really are.
Tony Dungy