Oh, yes! If we are still alive and kickin\u2019, we have abilities. My precious mom once complained to her doctor, \u201cDoc, sometimes I just don\u2019t want to get out of bed!\u201d He replied, \u201cThe day you stop getting out of bed is the day you\u2019ll be bedfast.\u201d Those words kept her moving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, let\u2019s talk about our abilities! Yes, getting out of bed is one of them! But we have others — some known and some waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was a newsletter writer and editor, as well as a newspaper editor and a technical writer for years, so when God encouraged me to blog \u2013 it came from abilities I was already using. I took my abilities to a new level when I started blogging. God gave me those abilities for a reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
God wants us to use whatever abilities we have to serve Him and others! Here are some steps to help us engage and use our abilities for good and for God\u2019s glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Estimate Your Abilities
Time for a self-assessment! What are you good at? Knowing your strengths and weaknesses is key. If you\u2019re stuck, ask a friend or family member to chime in. You might be surprised at the talents they see in you that you\u2019ve overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Dedicate Your Abilities
Romans 12:1 says, \u201cOffer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to His service and pleasing to Him.\u201d So, have a heart-to-heart with God. \u201cLord, you gave me these abilities, and now I\u2019m giving them back to you. Use them for your purpose.\u201d It\u2019s like returning a borrowed lawnmower but with a promise to mow the neighbor\u2019s yard too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Cultivate Your Abilities
Think of your abilities as a garden. They need watering, sunlight, and a little pruning. So, practice, improve, and develop your skills. Get out those gardening tools and watch your garden grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
God has invested enormously in you. He created you, gifted you with unique abilities, and sent Jesus to die for you. That\u2019s a big investment! One day, He\u2019s going to ask, \u201cWhat did you do with what you were given?\u201d Make sure your answer reflects how you used your talents to honor Him, serve others, and make a positive impact!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus tells us, \u201cWhen the master comes and finds the servant doing his work, the servant will be blessed\u201d (Luke 12:43). God wants to see you actively using your abilities in ways He intended. When you do, not only do you bless others, but you also invite His blessings into your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, go ahead and unlock those hidden talents. Take that first step in using your abilities for a greater purpose. You\u2019ll find joy, fulfillment, and the wonderful blessings God has in store for you. You\u2019ve got this, and remember, you\u2019re doing it all for His glory!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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