The first
month of the year is nearly over...have you taken the time out to acknowledge
your gift? Yes, YOUR gift: that precious and uniquely created package that God
bestowed to you before you were placed on this earth. What makes you smile,
contented or at peace with yourself?
What can you do with ease and pleasure that others may find a struggle?
I know that at times it can feel as if you have nothing to add to this
world, or there may even be times when you ponder and ask yourself 'am I of any
value'? Well my answer is simple, yes you are. In
the instructor manual for your life known as the Bible, it says 'I am
fearfully and wonderfully made' (Psalm 139 verse 14) ... isn't that beautiful?
Even with all of your weaknesses, failings and faults God paused for a second
to marvel at you, His creation. I dare you, make a decision that before the sun
fades into the sky, that you will use your gift. Unwrap it, blow away the dust
that has settled on it after years of abandonment, take the time to get
familiar with it again and then...USE it. Who in your circle of friends,
family, community or colleagues could benefit from your gift? Who can you add
value to, uplift, inspire, build up or support with that gift?
Make a practical decision that today you are going to leave your imprint
on another person’s life. Remember, it is better to give than it is to
receive.
Let us
seal this life changing decision with a prayer:
O Lord My
God, in the mighty name of Jesus, today I (NAME) have decided to use the
gift(s) that you have given to me for your glory. I know that you will never
give me more than I can bear and as I commit my plans, ideas, gifts and talents
into your hands I know that you will enable me to use them effectively for your
glory. I bind every spirit of procrastination, self-doubt, timidity and
laziness that may try to hinder me from using my gift for your glory. I thank
you that with the aid of the Holy Spirit I will be empowered to use my gifts
and talents to bless others. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.
Yayyy!
Well done, now you have taken the first step and confessed your commitment
through prayer please check out these helpful scriptures:
- 2 Timothy 1 verse 6 - Therefore I remind you to
stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
- Psalm 37 verse 5 - Commit your way to the
Lord, trust also in him and He shall bring it to pass.
Live the gifted & golden life for His glory x
