Have you ever thought about what the purpose of your life is? I've been meditating on this for quite some time now, and the Holy Spirit dropped this revelation on me: Your gift is not for you! Your gift serves others! Wow! Just wow! All this time, I thought my gift was for me, and this all makes sense now.
Think of someone singing a song, and how hearing this song brings you joy in the midst of sadness. Their gift of singing served the person who was experiencing sadness. My purpose is to serve other people with my gift.
There is a parable called "The Parable of the Talents," and this parable is about a man who entrusts his talents to his three servants. He gave each servant according to their ability: one five talents, one two talents, and the other, one talent. The one who was given five talents doubled it immediately. The one who was given two talents also doubled it, but the one who was given one went off, dug a hole, and hid it, earning nothing.
When the man returned, each servant reported what they did with what the man had given them. The man praised the servants who doubled the talents given, but cursed the servant who hid what was given to him.
God has given us all gifts to share with the world! You will never know whom your gift will serve. Don't hide your gift! You are valued and loved. Free your gift and serve others! The benefits you will receive will be worth it! May all of your days be blessed!
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