Lately I have been reminded of how unique and gifted we all are. This week we have had our Vacation Bible School, and I've been blessed to be on the drama/Bible Study team. We have so many talented and gifted young people and adults in our group. Each have their own specific talents and personalities. Most of the youth, I taught in first grade many years ago. Watching them grow into the special individuals that they are, reminded me of a lesson I was taught a long time ago.
God puts in us a certain energy that seems to 'come alive' when we are doing what we are meant to do. It is an excitement that gives us drive and purpose. Most of the time it is connected with a talent or ability that we have. God gives each of us these talents and desires for a reason. It's to use them to help bring joy into our lives.
I don't believe He just created us to live drearily day by day.... The Bible says He wants us to have an ABUNDANT life. That includes our talents and gifts. They're not given to us just for the fun of it....or are they? Aren't they given to us to help bring some fun and happiness in our lives?
Now, there are those out there who will say, "But God didn't give me any gifts or talents." That isn't true. Everyone has been given something that they are good at. It may not be in a creative or artistic sense...but perhaps it is in compassion or caring for others. Maybe you are good at making others feel at ease, and comfortable. Some people enjoy caring for children, and have a knack for relating with them. There are individuals who enjoy being around the elderly. They enjoy listening to their stories and wisdom they can share. Still others enjoy the quietness and organization of working in an office. Some people love being in the outdoors, working with nature, or building things. Everyone has things they enjoy specifically.
In Ephesians 4, Paul tells us:
"But that doesn't mean you should all look and speak and act the same. Out of the generosity of Christ, each of us is given his own gift. The text for this is, He climbed the high mountain, He captured the enemy and seized the booty, He handed it all out in gifts to the people. Is it not true that the One who climbed up also climbed down, down to the valley of earth? And the One who climbed down is the One who climbed back up, up to highest heaven. He handed out gifts above and below, filled heaven with his gifts, filled earth with his gifts. He handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher to train Christ's followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ's body, the church, until we're all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God's Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ. "
God is in what gives you life. His Will for us is included in the talents and gifts that He gives us. I've heard people say that their occupation is "in their blood". It is what they were meant to do. It is part of the life blood that flows through their veins.
Wondering what God's Will is for your life? Take a "blood test". See what's flowing through your veins!
God puts in us a certain energy that seems to 'come alive' when we are doing what we are meant to do. It is an excitement that gives us drive and purpose. Most of the time it is connected with a talent or ability that we have. God gives each of us these talents and desires for a reason. It's to use them to help bring joy into our lives.
I don't believe He just created us to live drearily day by day.... The Bible says He wants us to have an ABUNDANT life. That includes our talents and gifts. They're not given to us just for the fun of it....or are they? Aren't they given to us to help bring some fun and happiness in our lives?
Now, there are those out there who will say, "But God didn't give me any gifts or talents." That isn't true. Everyone has been given something that they are good at. It may not be in a creative or artistic sense...but perhaps it is in compassion or caring for others. Maybe you are good at making others feel at ease, and comfortable. Some people enjoy caring for children, and have a knack for relating with them. There are individuals who enjoy being around the elderly. They enjoy listening to their stories and wisdom they can share. Still others enjoy the quietness and organization of working in an office. Some people love being in the outdoors, working with nature, or building things. Everyone has things they enjoy specifically.
In Ephesians 4, Paul tells us:
"But that doesn't mean you should all look and speak and act the same. Out of the generosity of Christ, each of us is given his own gift. The text for this is, He climbed the high mountain, He captured the enemy and seized the booty, He handed it all out in gifts to the people. Is it not true that the One who climbed up also climbed down, down to the valley of earth? And the One who climbed down is the One who climbed back up, up to highest heaven. He handed out gifts above and below, filled heaven with his gifts, filled earth with his gifts. He handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher to train Christ's followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ's body, the church, until we're all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God's Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ. "
God is in what gives you life. His Will for us is included in the talents and gifts that He gives us. I've heard people say that their occupation is "in their blood". It is what they were meant to do. It is part of the life blood that flows through their veins.
Wondering what God's Will is for your life? Take a "blood test". See what's flowing through your veins!
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