According to Dictionary.com, the definition of uniqueness is, “the quality of being unlike anything else of its kind or of being solitary in type or characteristics”.
Everyone has uniqueness within them. No two people are identical in every way, not even identical twins. We are all created with a God given, unique, set of giftings, talents, strengths and abilities. This sense of uniqueness comes from the creative heart of God. When we recognize and embrace this uniqueness, we become empowered.
On the flip side of that coin, we are sometimes more prone to believe that the trials or negative circumstances in our lives are unique to only us. Sometimes it feels like we are “the only ones with this issue”. We are led to believe that the things we consider ugly or negative about ourselves are things no one else deals with. This sense of uniqueness comes from a fallen, blame and shame filled world and will weaken and encumber us. It will also cause us to feel alone and secluded, as well as inadequate for God’s use.
When we define our lives and uniqueness by our problems, or failures, it leads to a false, unhealthy sense of identity. It’s only when we see ourselves through God’s eyes, and by His opinion, that we find a healthy sense of uniqueness and identity. You are unconditionally loved, completely accepted and approved by God through Christ. We are each uniquely gifted. God’s good and personalized thoughts for each of us are so numerous we can’t even count them as they outnumber the grains of sand. (Psalms 139)
God’s grace, the exchange of our weaknesses for His strength, is always available to help us in any situation we find ourselves in. There’s not anything He hasn’t seen or overcome. And He has never said, “Oops”, about you or your life!
Be encouraged that you are unique and one of a kind. This uniqueness empowers us to live the life that God has planned for us; a life that reveals his love and glory to the world around us, in a way that no one else can.