💚💜 The Purple Orchid Digest

SEPTEMBER 2020

Greetings!

I'm glad you're different...

If you have been a Christian for any length of time, you know that we have all been given a gift. Some of us more than one. But, we are all here on the Earth because there is a problem that we are intended to solve.

We should ask, "God what is it that you are trying to accomplish?" Instead of, "What will make the most money?"

We should ask, "God how do I fit into your plan?" Instead of, "What do my parents or others see for me?"

We should ask, "What was my natural talent or gift when I was a child?" Instead of, "What do I see someone else doing that looks cool or gives them notoriety?"

We're all different, and that's intentional

Many times "the thing" that is burdening your heart is what you were made for. This is the unique ability that God has given you to do His perfect will. We all have them. They are all different—and that's on purpose! The Bible says, "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them." 1 Corinthians 12:4

We've been given gifts to help each other

We are not given these unique abilities to help others and not only ourselves. Think of it this way, God has given each of us a small piece of Him to use in the world for His purpose. 1 Corinthians 12:7 says,"A spiritual gift is given to each of us so that we can help each other."

We didn't choose our gift

Sometimes, we don't want our gift. We want to pursue something that we perceive as more glamorous or more important. We've seen someone else exhibit something that we covet. We want people to see us and to love us. But, what we fail to understand is that if we focus on our God-given gift, we will not fulfill the perfect will of God. Moreover, the byproduct is that we will find even greater fulfillment than the frustration we would find pursuing what is truly not for us. 1 Corinthians 12:11 says, "It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have."

When you don't use your gift or you misplace your gift—we all suffer. We need you to survive. We are looking forward to seeing the ways that God is going to use you as we go forward. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.

With love,

Founder Vila-Sheree Watson

NATIONAL PRESIDENT

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Thank you, Soror Wright

Soror Skyla Wright has served with diligence and excellence as Executive Assistant to the National President from 2017-2020 and in another national role from 2015. Her accomplishments have been many, but most notably as the primary planner for the 20th Anniversary Celebration and establishing the curriculum for our Membership Intake Program certification. Thank you for serving Delta Psi Epsilon these many years. She will continue to serve locally in the Beta Omega chapter. Please feel free to send her a note of thanks or a more tangible gift at $SkyCielo21. Her last day of service is September 18, 2020. Thank you, Soror Wright—words cannot express how grateful we are for your service.

Soror Jamesha Ward has been appointed as the new Executive Assistant to the National President. Soror Ward has been a member of Delta Psi Epsilon since 2009 and has served at the national level for many years. You can email Soror Ward at jward@deltapsiepsilon.com. Give her grace as she gets up to speed. She is looking forward to serving you.

We are continuing to work through the month of September on National Officer appointments. Please stay tuned for the announcement of all of the new officers and an invitation to the virtual officer installation.

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Virtual Paint Night - better headline

This year at the 2020 National Conference, we participated in a Virtual Paint Night conceptualized by Soror Jamesha Ward and taught by Soror Miche'le Owens. Thank you ladies for sharing your gifts with us. Our sorors painted some masterpieces! Here is a sampling of some of the paintings made that night.