UNIQUELY SHAPED:

“How had God designed me?”

We may not always realize it, but the answer to this question also answers countless other questions we often ask in our lives.

Should I take this new job? What should my next step be? What was I created for?

We might be tempted to search for the answer in what we do – our role or job. But the answer to all of these questions lies in one thing:

Our unique God-given design.

You were uniquely SHAPE-d by God at birth to go out into the world and represent him. So, our SHAPE isn’t restricted to ONE role or job. Rather, we live our SHAPE as we navigate our various roles throughout our life – as parents, children, spouses, students, engineers, doctors, baristas…

Spiritual Gifts

God is the best gift giver. Your spiritual gifts are exactly that, a gift from God to you. These are uniquely given to Jesus-followers and are aligned with God’s divine plan for your life.

Read more about Spiritual Gifts here.

Heart / Passions

What sets your heart on fire? What causes your heart to break? What bring you great delight?

Take note of these things, they aren’t an accident.

Abilities

What are you good at that others aren’t? What sorts of things come easy to you?

Follow your natural aptitudes, they feel natural for a reason.

Personality

How are you wired to engage with those around you? What unique presence do you bring into your spaces?

Two helpful resources when exploring the fullness of your personality are the Myers-Briggs and Enneagram assessments.

Experiences

What are the unique events that make up your life? What milestones have you experienced? What is your education level, family structure, and cultural background?

What are the moments, both good and bad, that have shaped who you are today?