DY4G…By Paul Wilson, Jr.

‘Do You!’ could probably be considered one of the most popular themes of the early years of this millennium. Even if people really don’t fully understand or know how to truly ‘Do You’, they usually have a general concept of what this catchphrase means.

It’s a great thing for people to recognize their uniqueness and pursue a life path that accentuates and leverages their distinct talents, skills, and passions. Unfortunately, too many people in our society are already too selfish, self-absorbed and self-obsessed. For a lot of people ‘Do You’ has become just another excuse to heap time, money, and attention on themselves while ignoring others.

Here’s a different perspective on ‘Do You’:
“Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23 (HCSB)

I don’t want to discourage you from doing you. Instead, I want to encourage you to DY4G… ‘Do You 4 God!’

You see God is honored and pleased when we value and utilize our uniqueness, because He is the one who created us that way (Psalm 139:14). However, He’s not too pleased when we focus all of our time, energy, creativity, and money on ourselves. God is not against ‘Do You’. He’s against ‘Do You’ when it’s only about you.

Here’s creative some ways to DY4G:
 If you’re naturally funny, go find someone who’s depressed and cheer him/her up.
 If you’re a songwriter, write a children’s song and give it to a school or church.
 If you have the ability to do crafts, make (not buy) someone a gift and give it on a random day.
 If you’re an author, write an inspiring short story and give it away.
 If you’re a good cook, make a meal and give it to a family that needs help.
 Go spend some time at a homeless shelter just talking to people.
 Volunteer to be a Big Brother/Sister.
 Plenty others I'm sure you can think of...

The real value and beauty of DY4G is not to get paid or garner attention. It’s to find pleasure and fulfillment just being the best you that you can be in a way that puts a smile on God’s face – and others'. Now that's something we can all do!

Dream B.I.G.,
Paul Wilson, Jr.
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