What Is Your DNA?

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