The Secret I Share With Shakespeare
So, what is the secret I share with Shakespeare?
No,
Shakespeare wasn’t a Blogger
And no,
Shakespeare didn’t like Latte’s either
Okay, fine, I’ll tell you
The secret I share with Shakespeare is
We share the same Birthday
Little ‘ol me
Born on the same day
As the greatest playwright in history!
Given a few hundred years’ gap, I might add
I wanted to share something else with you
No, it’s not my birthday cake
I want to share that
God is BIG on details
When you become a mature, wise (cough) woman such as myself
You start to reflect on your life
So, it’s my birthday this week
And the best gift you can give me is this;
Live a life filled with passion
Use the gifts God has given you
And move forward into all that He has waiting for you
Because there is nothing accidental about your life
Everything about you is for a reason
Galatians 6:4-5 says, ‘Make careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.’
God has written every detail of your life
Before you even drew your first breath
And now He is waiting…
Waiting for you to take hold of the destiny
That has your name written all over it
To rise above your circumstances
And to claim the promise
And step forward into all He has whispered into your heart
Dear friend
You are the reason God has given me the gift of writing
To awaken the things that will nurture your soul
To show you that no matter what mistakes or wrong turns you’ve made
God has a purpose for you
So, the secret’s out!
But do you want to know something else?
I’ve discovered that Shakespeare and I share so much more than just a birthday
In Shakespeare’s last will and testament he wrote:
In the name of God…I William Shakespeare of Stratford upon Avon…in perfect health and memory, God be praised, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following – that is to say, first, I commend my soul into the hands of God my Creator, hoping and assuredly believing, through the merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour, to be made partaker of life everlasting.
How wonderful
That not only do I share the same birthday as William Shakespeare
But we also share the same Saviour too
Wendy xo
Rohan
April 19, 2017Happy birthday Wendy. (And Billy Shakespeare!)
I didnt know that about him. Powerful words for one who lived life and achieved so much. Thanks for your blogs each week. Really being encouraged and challenged by the read. ?
Wendy Parker
April 20, 2017Yes, go Billy!
Thanks for the encouragement and birthday wishes =)
Leonie Schlosser
April 23, 2017Hey Wendy wished I read this before yesterday, it is awesome especially the part about discovering your gifts, my new adventure is now to use and sharpen my gifts in order to to glorify God and contribute to the great commission
Wendy Parker
May 5, 2017Love doing the journey with you x