What Is Your DNA? Consider its
scientific definition from genome.gov: “a molecule called deoxyribonucleic
acid (DNA) containing the biological instructions that make each species
unique. DNA, with the instructions it contains, is passed from adult organisms
to their offspring during reproduction. DNA contains the instructions needed
for an organism to develop, survive and reproduce”.
To summarize, our DNA makes us unique, is derived
from our parents, is found in the center of our make-up and provides the instructions for
our development, survival and reproduction.
But, let’s contemplate DNA from a spiritual
perspective. What is your Spiritual DNA? What is unique about you? Who or what is guiding
your development and survival? What are
you reproducing in the Spirit realm?
Hint, the elements of scientific and spiritual DNA
are the same. As we journey to discover our
spiritual DNA, we can have comfort knowing – God is both creator of and disseminator
of DNA! Therefore we are seeking our
spiritual DNA that was passed from God (the Creator) to us (the creation). For
example, God says in Jeremiah 1:5 – “I knew
you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you
apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” God communicates instructions
(his DNA) to Jeremiah – “he is set apart”
and his uniqueness, “prophet to the
nations”.
For determining our spiritual DNA, I offer this
definition of DNA – Divine Niche Action. Further explained, Divine from God, Niche
one’s gift or skill set and Action given to be used. This definition juxtaposes the flaws of capitalism
where material and monetary successes are elevated over pursuit of one’s life
purpose. Thus, many are trapped in miserable
meaningless existences simply because they don’t know their DNA.
Imagine if Bill Gates and Steve Jobs settled for degrees
from college. What if Fannie Lou Hamer, voter and civil rights activist believed
she was set apart only as a farm worker? I’m not arguing for technology as evidence of spiritual
DNA but clearly each are examples of divine instruction and uniqueness.
We
all have a God-given DNA! We might not have technology guru or activist DNA but I
am certain like Jeremiah – God knows why each of us is formed.
Do you know anyone that dreads facing the waking
hour? The moment they arise
consternation ensues. Conversely, others filled with passion enter their
mission fields (business, education, government, non-profit, activism, homemakers
etc.) focused and inclined toward transformation.
Which
one describes you, dread or passion?
God encourages Jeremiah that he is set apart and
uniquely gifted to serve as prophet to the nations. Uncovering your spiritual DNA
will provide you with purpose and inspiration adding meaning to your life. As we discover our spiritual DNA, it serves as
another reminder of our smallness and indebtedness to God, creator of all
things. However, armed with our spiritual
DNA God allows us to participate in His will being done on earth as it is in
heaven.
God
desires to guide your development, your survival, and work through you to
reproduce
and guide others to discover their spiritual DNA.
What
is your DNA?
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Much Love,
Pastor Singleton
