If there is one thing I love to experience is how God made us all so unique. Not one of us are alike, not even twins. Mirror Twins are the closest to being “alike”, and yet they still have their own individual uniqueness.
We are all unique in how we respond to things, how we parent, how we lead, how we follow, how we eat, how we write, how we express emotion, the foods we like and don't like, our sense of humor…I could go on, but you get the gist.
When I was pregnant with Joshua I had a friend ask if I were going to go to FAMILY CAMP in September. Joshua was supposed to be born November 4th. When I said no she said, “Why not, I camped when I was 8 months pregnant.” I lovingly looked at her and said, “Here’s the thing, I’m not you.”
As Matt and I grow in our marriage we also realize that we are different and unique and it is that quality of difference that God uses to compliment.
In marriage, in families, in business partnerships, in school and even in the body of Christ this plays a huge role, especially when we can acknowledge those differences and how we all work together. (1 Corinthians 12)
Here is a really fun test that Joshua brought home from school two weeks ago. The question is: Are you left brained or right brained? I had fun filling it out and I realized that Matt and I are total opposites…which allows me to show him a bit more grace when he does not do things as I would.
Read the description. If it strongly represents you, check the box. If it doesn’t represent you, leave it alone. Count the number of checked boxes in each column. The column with the most checks will tell if you are more left brain or right brain. (Being right brained or left brained does not mean you are more superior. It just proves how unique we are and how truly “fearfully and wonderfully we are made.” Psalm 139. Rejoice in your uniqueness. And rejoice in the uniqueness of those around you. Isn’t God awesome!?)
After you have taken the test, be sure to fill out the poll on the left hand side.
LEFT BRAIN:
□ I constantly look at a clock or wear a watch.
□ I keep a journal or diary of my thoughts.
□ I believe there is either a right or wrong way to do everything.
□ The expression, “life is just a bowl of cherries,” makes no sense to me.
□ To find a lost item, I try to picture it in my head where I saw it last.
□ I learn math with ease.
□ I’d read the directions before assembling something.
□ I need to set goals for myself to keep me on track.
□ If I have a touch decision to make, I write down all the pros and cons.
□ I’d probably make a good detective.
□ If someone asks me a question, I turn my head to the right.
□ I keep a to do list.
□ I am able to thoroughly explain my opinions in words.
□ In a debate, I am objective and look at the facts before forming an opinion.
□ When trying to remember a name I forgot, I’d recite the alphabet until I remembered it.
□ I have considered becoming a lawyer, journalist, or doctor.
RIGHT BRAIN:
□ I find it hard to follow directions.
□ I frequently change plans and find sticking to a routine boring.
□ I think it’s easier to draw a map then tell someone how to get somewhere.
□ I frequently let my emotions guide me.
□ People tell me I am always late getting places.
□ People have told me that I have a gift of prophesy.
□ When somebody asks me a question, I turn my head to the left.
□ I learn music with ease
□ To solve a problem, I think of similar problems that I have solved in the past.
□ I use a lot of gestures.
□ I believe there are two ways to look at almost everything.
□ I have the ability to tell if people are lying or guilty of something just be looking at them.
□ I’ve considered become a poet, politician, an architect or a dancer.
□ I always lose track of time.
□ I like to draw.
□ When I’m confused, I usually go with my gut instinct.
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