Sometimes what feels like a closed door is actually divine protection in disguise. Rejection isn’t the end—it’s God steering you away from what isn’t meant for you and guiding you toward what truly is.
Talent is rarely the problem. Every community is full of quiet brilliance—voices that could move crowds, minds capable of solving hard problems, hands crafted for art, leadership, healing, invention. The tragedy is how often these gifts go unnoticed, unused, or quietly abandoned. Neglect doesn’t always look dramatic; sometimes it’s a lack of encouragement, a childhood dream dismissed too early, or a life so pressed by survival that purpose gets pushed to the edges. When a God-given talent is ignored, the loss ripples outward. Families miss out, communities miss out, and the person themselves drifts further from the version of life that might have been. This is a reminder to pay attention—to nurture what’s already in us and to help others do the same. Purpose grows when someone chooses to water it.
