This post goes for both Sunday & Monday, November 15 & 16.
Sunday's sermon at church talked about Pride. At the end of the message he gave us all a challenge...
To think back to ALL my talents, and then think about who helped you get there to be able to accomplish those talents you have. We were to make a list and then try to thank them this next week. Then also, think about all those things you are good at, and Thank GOD for them.
It was interesting to me, because its so easy to say, "o I don't have any talents!"..and that is exactly what I found myself thinking as he was telling us to do these challenges this week. I'm thinking to myself...I have no talents! I know I am wrong...but I guess I'll put it this way...I have NO OBVIOUS talents, right?! I know...I'm wrong again! Obvious meaning, musically talents (I never was, I tried Piano, but was unsuccessful in that task), I WAS a ballet dancer and a figure skater, but maybe there is a reason I'm still not doing that stuff today...haha (no talent, just the dream!) :) haha
But seriously...this is a real issue for me...because I know I have talents, we all do, but I guess mine just don't seem like the obvious ones (musically talented). These are the things I come up with so far:
*Organized
*administrative skills (as I'm told by some fellow coworkers, who I asked about this)
*attention to details
*baker, not cook, baker!
*drive to work and work well
*somewhat crafty...
*good dresser (again, told by some fellow coworkers, and I said that seemed like I was a shallow person)
Anyways...my struggle with doing this is first of all, I feel the attention is put on me and I'm bragging about myself, which is probably were the pride would come in, right?! And then second, I really just struggle with figuring out what I'm good at. I don't feel there are any obvious things, just every day life things. I know people would go, ooo whatever Kelly, you are talented is o many ways...but to me, I just feel some of that is common sense or just every day life stuff, does that really take talent?!
I know God is working in my life this way, because on the flip side of this...I have ALWAYS wanted to talented at music/singer or as a dancer or something to that matter...I guess something that was obvious...hm...does that mean I'd be prideful in it if I was? Maybe God is showing me I can't handle those things because I'd be prideful. ???
Lord Jesus, what are you showing me right now, as I write this?! Are you revealing things to my heart right now as to how my heart is and how I respond to things? Lord Jesus I ask you to show me these things and be open to accepting what you may show me. I want to be used for you and the talents you did give me. I ask for the knowledge to know I am being used and to know when I can use these talents as well to better serve you and glorify you Jesus. Help me know, to go back through this list and to keep thinking about this and even able to track down how it all started and to thank those who helped contribute to those talents that You Jesus gave me. Thank you for how you created me, as an individual,unique person. Thank you!
I have often wondered too, if God keeps us from having some abilities because we might become prideful. He is always looking out for us! I do have to say though, there were a few things missing on your list. You are a gifted writer. That is easy to see in reading your blog and other things you have shared with me. I also think you have a talent for connecting with kids. They are drawn to you and feel comfortable sharing with you. You are also a great encourager. I have noticed that you always make a point to compliment people and say something positive. Those are abilities I see in you. :)
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