What if the thing you keep brushing off as “nothing” is actually something worth noticing?
Sometimes we dismiss what comes naturally because it feels ordinary. We don’t want to make too much of ourselves. We don’t want to be prideful. We may even assume humility means minimizing what we bring to the table.
But what if humility isn’t refusing to acknowledge what’s true?
In this episode, Cortney explores the difference between flattery, projection, and meaningful reflection—and how trusted people can sometimes help us put language around patterns that have already been present for years.
She shares the story of one simple question—“Have you thought about being a coach?”—that helped her recognize a thread already woven through her work, education, and relationships. She also shares the story of a thoughtful woman who had interpreted her need for time to process as a liability, when it may actually be part of the strength she brings.
Romans 12 invites us not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought, but to see ourselves truthfully.
Not inflated.
Not diminished.
Truthfully.
Because when we recognize what God has already entrusted to us, it can change how we steward it.
Instead of automatically dismissing what others notice, consider paying attention to the reflection you already receive:
What do people consistently ask you for help with?
What do they thank you for?
What do they seem to trust you with?
What have you heard more than once?
Reflection question:
What is something you may be underestimating because it feels ordinary to you?
Scripture: Romans 12:3–8
And if you’d like help noticing the patterns God may already be weaving through your life, a one-on-one God-Given Gifts Chat gives us space to slow down, listen closely to your stories, and explore what might already be there.
Learn more about a God-Given Gifts Chat → https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat
And coming in September: a small God-Given Gifts Chat Circle for women who want to explore these patterns and possibilities together. https://coffeechatsandyogamats.kit.com/746c53306a
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