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Romans 12:6-8

We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

I have lived my life believing I am never and could never be enough. I am not special, I don’t have great talents or abilities and honestly I had simply accepted that I would continue on in this state for the rest of my life, trying my best but falling short. I downplayed things that came easily to me as unimportant because surely if it were important it would be more difficult. But then I read the following quote and it struck me.

“God can’t do what He wants through you unless He made you the way you are.”

It took me back and made me consider what I can offer and set aside my concern that my gifts are insufficient. I looked to the Bible and found reading after reading about how God gives us what we need to take into His world to be of service, to make a difference. My heart is lighter now and I joyfully go out to do the small stuff, the easy stuff, the stuff I believe I was made to do.

I hope you can take to heart both the passage and the quote. God made us just the way we are and we each have a unique ability to see the world and to be of service. Our gifts may not seem like much to us but to others it can make a profound difference. Please join me in joyfully venturing out and sharing those gifts He blessed you with so that you can be a blessing in return.