I was reminded this morning as I read about the need to uplift our children and grandchildren that we all have gifts, abilities, and talents that should be identified and used to make the world a better place. As I look around at the world, at least on the surface and what media presents, it is easy to get discouraged and think all hope is gone. Not so. If you are reading this, you are on this Earth for such a time as this to make a difference. It is not by chance that you were born at this time.
James 1:17 says we all may have different talents and God-given gifts, but all are important and can be used for good. I know sometimes we fail to use our talents because we fear failure or criticism; however, if God be for us, who can be against us.
Maybe you question what your talents and gifts are and wonder if you have anything even to share. You do. Assessments are available to help you identify your gifts. Also, friends and families many times recognize talents in us before we do. Ask them. Think about what makes you happy and things you enjoyed as a child. Think about what you love to do. What are your interests? All of this can help you identify what you are meant to share. Once you sort out your talents, abilities, and gifts, do all you can to practice and improve to be the best. ( Remember we all have weaknesses, too. Not everyone is good at everything.)
Our days are ordained. When we take our last breath, what will be said about what good we did with what we had been given? Will we have hidden our light under a bush or will we have let the light shine? It is not too late to start today.