We are each wired with unique gifts (talents, abilities) that God gave us so that we, ideally, could all come together, like a human body, and use all our gifts as parts to cohesively move together and make a big impact. The bible speaks to this several times, especially in the New Testament. That being said, when a Christian identifies their “gifts” it is a GREAT thing, because then they can begin to use it and add to our cool movement of expanding Heaven, changing Earth. To know your gifts (talents) and to use them fully for God is a wonderful convergence. However, we gotta be careful that our gifts do not become our gods. Once upon awhile back, I got very wrapped up in my gift. I was very happy when I was asked to use it and very sad when I wasn’t. My identify was in my gifts…and not in the Giver of them. This is not to be. Our gifts (talents) are not who we are….they are what we do. There is a difference. Just wanted to raise some awareness of this. It’s a new day for me! My gifts are just that….gifts. And as easily as the good Lord gave them, He can take them. So I value who I am not for what I can do…but for who God made me to be. Hope this encourages someone today. 🙂
I wish I too had the gift you have that teaches us so much love for God. I have the Love and do not know how to express it to others in a significant way. You are a blessing to so many, Heather.
I wish I too had the gift you have that teaches us so much love for God. I have the Love and do not know how to express it to others in a significant way. You are a blessing to so many, Heather.
FUNK! I am always grateful for your transparency (gift) to shed light on a subject many of us are oftentimes unwilling to discuss and allow God in to do His thing! I’m humbled to say, that although I haven’t struggled with my gift of writing (Praise the Lord for that area not having struggle) I have tripped up on titles here and there. From the secular to the ministry, the title seemed to be more warranted then the anointing on the servant of the Lord, so I wanted the title for others to take notice of what God was doing in my life, but I’m happy to announce, that is no longer a struggle as I have seen the anointing from the Lord go way farther than the title of the person. Amen.
It was a pleasure as always my dear to read what God placed on your heart to write. Thank you for sharing. God smiles down on you. YOU ARE LOVED.
FUNK! I am always grateful for your transparency (gift) to shed light on a subject many of us are oftentimes unwilling to discuss and allow God in to do His thing! I’m humbled to say, that although I haven’t struggled with my gift of writing (Praise the Lord for that area not having struggle) I have tripped up on titles here and there. From the secular to the ministry, the title seemed to be more warranted then the anointing on the servant of the Lord, so I wanted the title for others to take notice of what God was doing in my life, but I’m happy to announce, that is no longer a struggle as I have seen the anointing from the Lord go way farther than the title of the person. Amen.
It was a pleasure as always my dear to read what God placed on your heart to write. Thank you for sharing. God smiles down on you. YOU ARE LOVED.