Thursday, February 16, 2012

Talents and Gifts

Talents and Gifts


“For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness (Romans 12:4-8 NASB).”

Definition: Talent - A special natural ability or aptitude.
Gift - Something bestowed or acquired without any particular effort by the recipient or without its being earned; a special ability or capacity; natural endowment; talent (Dictionary.com).

Through ability, interest and aptitude our talents can bring confidence and, when discovered, can bring encouragement from others to press further and dream big. Our gifts can bring meaningful blessings and, when exercised, can bring appreciation from others who receive and draw out the inner deposit inside of us. When we live accurately, as we are created to live, we lay aside fear and embrace our potential and capacity to do. Truly nothing can hold us back.
Prayers: In everything that can be and will be done, we ask for Your guidance and validation to stir up faith and mature our child in Your providential way. We pray our child will always glorify you with each gift and talent. Thank you for Your help and many blessings!


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