Grace, undeserved favor from GOD, was never meant to be kept to oneself. It is in sharing that love and mercy with others that grace finds its greatest fulfillment.
When GOD gives a gift to one of HIS children, HE expects that child to build up HIS Body first, then ultimately share it with the world. It is in this reaching out that hearts are touched and lives are changed.
GOD doesn't give any gift not to be used. So, whatever your GOD-given talent is sharpen and hone it. If your gift is writing, then write a novel, scribe a sonnet, post a blog. Use your words to encourage, strengthen and lift up your readers. Maybe hospitality is your calling. Then be a greeter, cook a meal for a neighbor, or serve the poor. The simple touch, a kind word, and a smile can change a person's whole day. The point is to reach out to people where they are at with the gifts you've been given. We are to be the hands and feet of Jesus wherever we go.
I leave you with a quote that I heard a long time ago. "Your talent is GOD's gift to you. What you do with it can be your gift to GOD." --- Author Unknown
May GOD shower you with HIS grace and you in turn bless the world in HIS mighty and holy name.
Freedom's Scribe
Well said. We so often take our gifts for granted or think they were given to us for only our personal gain. God loves and gifts us so we can further the work of the Kingdom and share Him with others.
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