I am a firm believer first and foremost, in Jesus Christ, and that He IS God's ONLY Son! I believe that God gives each of us talents that when we use them as He intended, can be so incredible and astounding parts of our lives. But~~~we have to use them.
I find myself so into all that life weighs me down with that often times I forget to use those talents God granted me. Better yet, I even forget I possess those talents and that they're available for my use. How sad is that??? That I get so caught up in this rat race of life and so engulfed in worry and stress at times that I forget to just be still and use my God-given talent: writing. I will be the first to tell you I am NO English scholar! But I do love to write! I love poetry and love letters and pouring out words from the depths of my soul about something that means the world to me.
Recently, I stumbled upon this scripture and even then, I didn't let it thoroughly astound me. But tonight, as God rose me from my bed because He had bigger and better things for me to do than sleep, I am reminded of His love letter to me. Let me share it with you, in case you've never read this particular scripture:
"Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God's words; if help, let it be God's hearty help. That way, God's bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything-encores to the end of time. Oh yes!" ~ 1 Peter 4:10-11 MSG
I haven't written or posted like I knew God wanted me to. So busy in my day and life, I would go to bed, realizing that yet again, another day slipped by without me using one of my God-given talents. But so tired from my day of my own "stuff", I decided to just sleep anyhow. I could do it the next day, right??? Well the next day came and passed and so did weeks and months. What a shame! I must ask God to forgive me for not using what He gave me, and to ask for Him to fill me full of His words so I can do what He has for me! This is the second time in a week where I have laid down and gotten back up, knowing God had bigger plans for me than to rest! And I am thoroughly enjoying my moments here in His presence. The house is quiet at 1:26 am, and I am happy to have spent some time with Him, doing what He desires for me.
Sleep tight everyone! Have a beautiful sunrise this morning when you wake and face the day confident in His love for you!
He loves you~
He cares for you~
He longs for you to draw nearer to Him!
So use your God given talent today...and everyday. Don't forget what He hand picked for you to rock at in this life!
The clock today will not stop for you to take a moment and spend with God. You have to make it happen! Or....maybe, just maybe, He will get you up and out of bed tonight to do that ;)
DeColores and many blessings!
<3 Rachel
