I have been thinking about the Parable of the Talents lately...God gives us each special gifts and talents, and he wants us to use them. The things, the passions and desires inside of us are not meant to keep to ourselves. They are merely wasted and not being used for the Kingdom of God. I think about those who have gone before. What if they had not used what God had given them, and thought, maybe I won't try this, or I am not good enough in this area. It takes courage to step out in certain areas, and it is not always easy.
In my life, I feel as though I have not been using what God has given me. I have been so convicted lately. The things that God has placed in my hands and in my heart - they are not being used to the fullest. I have been so complacent, and thinking I don't really have anything to offer. I have said this before...but God can work without me, but He chooses to use me and the things He places inside me (the gifts and talents, passions,etc) to help him advance His Kingdom on the earth. I want to be used by God. I want to take a step of faith.
I have been so complacent for so long, I don't really know what is inside of me, I don't really understand how God wants to use me. I love being creative, I love music, I have a heart for helping people, I desire God and want to help others know Him more and know His word.
We all have something that we can offer. God has given us everything we need to do what He has called us to do. He has placed in each one of us gifts and talents, and his desire is for us to not hide them away, but to use them, and to honor him with what He has given us.
I choose this day to walk in the fullness of what God has placed in my hands and my life...What will you do?
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