Day 13- A deeper vision of yourself; Bearing your gifts

Day 13- Bearing your gifts

We are all good at something. God blessed each and every one of us with our own particular way of wooing the world. Sometimes He gives some more than others, but it is our duty in life to make the most of what was woven into our souls to be mass-produced and shown to the world. Hiding your natural gifts should be considered a crime since you are basically robbing the rest of the world of ever getting to experience what you have to offer. If you do not think what you have to offer is worth anything, you couldn't be more wrong. I have decided that the good Lord did not give me the talents I had hoped for, musical talents that is. I never understood why He wouldn't give some one who bathed her everyday thoughts in the sweet, sweet sound of music any real musical inclinations. I know that we can't sit around all day and wish for things we don't have. We must use the tools we were blessed with and make the most of them. Look around in your life and make a list of things you are good at. Then every time that you begin to feel as if you can’t get anything right look at that list, smile, and praise God for the gifts He has blessed you with. Since being an accomplished fiddle player or singer is out of the question. I have continued on a faithful search of what God intended me to use for His good. I soon realized that all I had to do was look around. I have created a home in where the Lord’s presence is everywhere. I have painted and carved His brilliance on things that I found in the trash. Maybe I was meant to make Christian home decor "cool" again.  Maybe I took a green approach to recycling used things and converting them into divine statement pieces that showcase God's love and words for us. I am pleased with that for now, but I will always be striving to keep my God given talents in prime shape. For when it comes from the Lord, it is always magnificent.

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. -1 Peter 4:10

Lord, Today show us that we were only created and given talents to glorify You. Help us to always be grateful and humbled for what we have instead of being disappointed in the things we may not have. Teach us to use those gifts only to serve You and to celebrate You with others.