appreciating gifts and talents

We all have gifts and talents and God made all of us unique.  We have to know how to use our gifts to benefit The Body of Christ.   Sometimes we don’t know what those gifts are but we can start with knowing what we’re good at and how it helps others.  For example, I love to write wisdoms so that’s one of my gifts and I’m sure you have gifts as well.

When we use our gifts, we really help others and it strengthens us all. Dr. Martin Luther King had a gift of peace.   He wanted all people to be given opportunities and everyone to get along through non-violence and peacefully.  When he used his gift, it made a difference and changed lives.  That’s why it’s important and we should always respect people’s gifts and be thankful for them to have the courage to follow God’s call. Dr. Martin Luther King did all that he thought was right with courage, integrity and love.  He was killed for his courage but in the end, it helped so many people.  We appreciate him by celebrating this day for all that he did and for not being afraid to do what he thought was right. Thank you Dr. Martin Luther King.

I’m sure we all have a dream and sometimes in fulfilling that dream, it takes courage, confidence and faith.  It’s only when we share God’s talents that are given to us is when we can follow our dream.   When we share, we love, when we love, we give hope and when we take time out for others, we share God’s grace.  This world is all about love and God is love.  God wants us to follow our dream but he also have a plan so it starts with knowing the importance of staying connected to even identify your gifts.  You see, when we get closer to God, we will know the direction because he will guide us. Dr. Martin Luther King knew that his actions would make a difference and he did everything he could to be heard and to fulfill his purpose.

Think about your life, what are you good at?, what do you like to do?, how can it help you get closer to God and how can it help others? Do some soul searching and you will find your purpose.  God loves us so much and he wants us to be happy, at peace and be an example for Him.  We can do this by using our gifts, sharing them with each other and allowing God to direct us to our destiny.  When we share, it not only helps the person that you're sharing with but it helps many down the road.  It only takes one to make a difference.

That’s it and that’s what will build The Body of Christ and give us purpose.  We’re all on a journey and sometimes we have to learn some things in life in order to be the best that God wants us to be.  Our gifts are a stepping stone to where we need to be so don’t ignore your talents but utilize what God has given you to benefit all.

Thank you Jesus for giving us that grace.  Amen