Are you using...

[Guest LCPGUY]

Since God has given us all at least one gift, one talent, and in most cases more than one, are you using it fully to the Glory of the Lord? I sure know Im not! I am ashamed of myself!!!

I just heard a sermon by Dr. David Ring. He has been afflicted with cerebral palsy since birth and has little muscle control and a severe speech impediment. After being constantly told in his youth that he would never amount to anything, never matter to anyone, God touched him and called him to the ministry. The Lord also brought him a beautiful and loving wife and 4 children.

He asked a question:

[Orr v'emet]

I love David Ring. I have had the joy of hearing him preach many times. I love to hear him sing "Victory in Jesus". It brings tears to my eyes. Talk about someone who overcame many trials and adversities. What a great inspiration. Sadly I do not use my gifts and talents nearly as often as I should. I feel like God gave me the ability to sing and I used to do alot of it. Somehow I have become quite shy and lost my nerve. Gives me something to think long and hard about.

[Born Again]

I love David Ring. I have had the joy of hearing him preach many times. I love to hear him sing "Victory in Jesus". It brings tears to my eyes. Talk about someone who overcame many trials and adversities. What a great inspiration. Sadly I do not use my gifts and talents nearly as often as I should. I feel like God gave me the ability to sing and I used to do alot of it. Somehow I have become quite shy and lost my nerve. Gives me something to think long and hard about.

I'm with Kristy- I don't sing in churches like I used to. Then again, I sing to God when it's just Him and I- so in that case, I do use it.

[Guest atHISfeet]

Hi, This is Barb. GOd I believe has given me the gift of serving & encouraging. I always have tried to offer a good word and uplift people and try to help them see the good side of things when they might not see it for themselves. I have been told I have the gift of insight. BUT I don't always use these things for myself. I really need to do these things towards myself and my own life but I don't know how. Does anyone have any advice for me? Thanks, Barb

[FaithfulFollower]

LCPGUY,

This is yet another of the many thought provoking posts I have come to encounter in my time at Worthy Boards. You asked a good question within your post. What is it that holds many of us back from doing as God would have us do? Why do we hesitate to use our talents which he has so graciously given?

For me, unfortunately it would be lack of self confidence, doubt, as well as fear.

Truly all are the works of the devil, and rather unfortunate that he is able to hold so many of us back. Once again interesting post.

With Love In Christ,

Danielle

[BoldlyProclaimingChrist]

Great post!!!! Now you're making me think....

I'm not really sure about what my gift is. I don't go by those online tests. I'm not a part of a church now since it disbanded and that's how we're supposed to find out our gift(s). But I have an idea of what it is but I won't say it here (nothing great or anything) but to answer your question NO I have not been using it because I've been in the doghouse. My walk is not as it should be and I've been this way for weeks now, maybe a month. I know He will draw me nearer to Him again and even stronger than before because this has happened before.

Great post - keep em' coming.