"Do not neglect the gift that is in you" -- 1 Timothy 4:14 / Holman Christian Standard Bible
God has given you talents and opportunities that are uniquely yours. Are you willing to use your gifts in the way that God intends? And are you willing to summon the discipline that is required to develop your talents and to hone your skills? That is precisely what God wants you to do, and that is precisely what you should desire for yourself.
As you seek to expand your talents, you will undoubtedly encounter stumbling blocks along the way, such as the fear of rejection or the fear of failure. When you do, don't stumble! Just continue to refine your skills and offer your services to God. And when the time is right, He will use you - but it is up to you to be thoroughly prepared when He does.
_______________
"There's a unique sense of fulfillment that comes when we submit our gifts to God's use and ask Him to energize them in a supernatural way - and then step back to watch what He does" -- Lee Strobel
______________
Lord, we praise You for Your precious gifts. We give thanks for Your creation, for Your Son, and for the unique talents and opportunities that You have given us. Let us use our gifts for the glory of Your kingdom, this day and every day.
No comments:
Post a Comment