Just finished watching one of the most remarkable stories told in 2016; Hidden Figures. From start to finish each one of these ladies had a keen sense of purpose in who they were and their capabilities in what they could bring to NASA.
In the movie, engineer Mary Jackson was discouraged by her husband in pursuing her engineering aspirations. He tried to write out her story but little did he know that God had already written her destiny. God had written out each one of these ladies stories; taking their talents that he instilled in them, and giving them the tools to make history.
Katherine Johnson-- a brilliant mind who calculated spaceship launches for NASA. Although she had lost her husband and was left with three little girls to raise, the Lord still had favor on her life. She remarried and has been with her husband for over 50 years. Can you imagine after fighting racism, sexism, and analytical geometry, she was still able to come home to her little piece of happiness? That's is what we know as favor.
Dorothy Vaughn was a genius with computers and she knew it. She was a leader to many of the African American women in their computer division. But when she was denied a position that was rightfully hers, she wouldn't take it lightly. She refused to let anyone else write her story. She went above and beyond in strategy to be noticed; putting her faith to work. She soon became the first African American Supervisor at NASA, overseeing both white and black women.
All of these women have different stories but they were led by their abilities in their selves and their faith in God. If you haven't seen this film, do yourself a favor. And after wards, take time to reflect. Look at all the wonderful things that transpired between these ladies when they let the Lord be the author of their stories. So the next time that you're feeling frustrated or stressed that things aren't going exactly planned, ask yourself, whose writing my story?
Prayer of the week:
Father God, when I start to compare my life to others, when I start to doubt my abilities and what my worth is this world, pull me close to you and remind me that you designed every part of my being since before I took my first step. Keep my mind steadfast on you so that I may have peace throughout each day. Amen.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world give, give I unto you. Let not your heart be trouble neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
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