I've been told that I'm not "normal". No big surprise there, I could've told you that! :) I'm starting to learn though, that "not being normal" is a good thing. We are called to be different, to be unique. God has given each of us a unique set of gifts, abilities, and talents, and we are supposed to use them to serve Him and others.
The church that we attended years ago did a small group study on the gifts that God gives each of us. It was so eye-opening for me, because it really pinpointed, for me, what God has blessed me with in order to serve Him and to serve/bless others. See, I love to hear poeple with amazing voices sing worship songs! It really touches my heart and brings me to an attitude of worship. I have frequently thought, "If only I could sing like that, I could help bring people to worship God!" Through that small group study I learned what I have been blessed with, and it's not an amazing singing voice! :) I am unique, not "normal". I will use my gifts to serve God and to serve and bless others!
What are your unique gifts? I encourage you to do some studying and find out, then use them! Let's all glorify God in our uniqueness!! :)
I have a unique gift for feeding people.
ReplyDeleteand for burning things.
I try not to combine the two...
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rhonda
I always say that "normalcy" is overrated ;). I prefer to surround myself with those that are "fun" :).
ReplyDeleteI have a plaque that says, "Normal people worry me."
ReplyDeleteThese were good thoughts, Suzy. I agree with what you wrote about finding out what your unique gifts are and using them for God's glory.
You know there was a terrible time in my life when everything fell apart, and I was left with almost nothing. I was reminded many times of the movie, "Forrest Gump" when he had been running across the country with a pack of followers, and then suddenly decided to quit and go home. His followers said, "Now what are we supposed to do?" That's exactly how I felt. But God graciously brought me thru that time, and now He has blessed me abundantly, and changed my direction. He does that in our lives sometime.....