Thoughts on Spiritual Gifts
Not long ago, someone told me that I am the only female blogger they read. That is humbling. Many times, I don’t know if anyone really cares what is on my heart but I know that everything happens for a reason and, if God is teaching me something, He very well might want to teach someone else that same thing.
My whole life, I have struggled to know what my gifts are. When I read Scripture, it seems like God gave everyone at least one, but some are harder to find. I come from a talented family. Some are musical; some are writers; some are conference speakers; some are designers. Out of that, the closest category I fall into is a writer, but I am not very prolific at that. I’m beginning to think that the important thing is not recognizing one’s own gifts but being willing to be used by God however He chooses to use you and believe that He will bring those gifts to the forefront as you follow Him.
I think the majority of people would like to be recognized for their gifts, and I am no exception, but if you are doing things to be seen of men, that is not pleasing to God. He is the only One that we should be overly worried about pleasing. Sure, we want to do a good job and not irritate those around us but the goal in that should also be love for God and for others.
If you find that you are overly focused on yourself and what you can’t do or the things you’re not good at, I want to encourage you to change that focus. Begin to ask God how you can better serve others. You may find gifts you never knew you had simply by following Him.
I to have struggled in this area and your words are true we are called to serve and give Him the glory. Asking how I can better serve others is better than focusing on what is my gift. Thank you Blessing in Christ, chet