When my nephew was 4 years old, he taught me how to play basketball. He began every new skill with "Aunt Tina, someday when you play in the NBA, this is how you will .... (dribble, shoot, pass, etc.)". He would show me how to do it and then I would take my best shot. After about 45 minutes I did the awful by telling him there was very little chance of me playing in the NBA. At the time I thought I did well since my excuse was being too old.
Years later I felt guilty for telling him I placed a limit on myself. Even though he didn't remember it, I apologized. I reminded him that he has the potential to overcome anything.
I still don't have the desire to develop the skills to be a famous basketball player in the NBA and I am more than okay with that. However, I do have the desire to pray for and encourage him, my niece, their teammates and friends. I may not have the skills to teach them how to excel at one of their activities, but I do believe God will guide myself and others to be the example that says, "Someday when you discover the talents God has given you to achieve your purpose, this is how you will shine".
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