Hey there,
We’ve all been blessed with certain talents by our creator … even multiple talents.
Some of the talents are easily seen … like drawing or singing. (I sure wish I could sing … or draw for that matter!)
You may not think you have any special talents. They may not be so obvious.
Like being detail oriented, or good with numbers, or consoling to people in distress.
We’re surprised when someone we know starts using their talent for God … like celebrities.
You’ve probably seen news articles over the past year about Kanye West’s and Justin Bieber’s Christian beliefs. They’ve both released Christian albums and are using their status to promote Christian values.
How we use our talents is completely up to us. Assuming we know what they are.
And a busy schedule can interfere with applying our talents for God’s work.
Genuflect is here to help you explore your God-given talents. This week’s issue presents ideas to inspire you to discover the talents you’ve been blessed with and to find ways to use them as they were intended … to help others.
Keep Believing-
Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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Discovering Your God-Given Purpose
There are different ways your God-given purpose may be expressed to you. It may be through dissatisfaction and unhappiness in your current job. Or maybe it’s something people keep telling you that you should do. Shana Schutte offers advice about both of these two methods … and two more … for discerning what God wants you to do.
Discovering Your God-Given Purpose | Focus on The Family
Spiritual Gifts Inventory
If you’re trying to figure out what spiritual gifts the Lord has blessed you with, this online Spiritual Gifts Inventory can help. Spend about 15-20 minutes taking the inventory and learn your top three spiritual gifts. Then it’s just a matter of researching how to use those gifts.
Spiritual Gifts Inventory | St. Austin
Don’t Bury Your Talents
It’s one thing to not know what your God-given talents are. But sometimes we let our fear and insecurities get in the way of using our God-given talents. Leana Bowler explains why we should not let this stop us!
Don’t Bury Your Talents | Blessed is She
Don’t Hijack Jesus’ Talents
Have you ever seen someone you admired and decided to try to be more like them? Usually that only works for a little while before you’re no longer emulating that person. Well, Andy Otto makes the case that that’s okay. We’re all different and are not meant to emulate other peoples’ talents. Here’s what we should be doing.
Stop Hijacking Jesus’ Talents | Busted Halo
Follow Jesus’ Example
Jesus provided the perfect example of how to serve others. So we can look to him for ideas. Here are 6 ways to follow Jesus’ example for serving others.
6 Ways to Follow Jesus’ Example of Serving Others | BeliefNet
Prayer to Identify Talents
Whatever we’re going through, prayer always helps. So discerning your talents is no different. Here’s a special prayer to ask for assistance in identifying your talents.
Prayer to Identify my Talents | Catholic Readings
Gifts Your Church Needs
Once you’ve figured out your talents, you’ll need to figure out how and where to apply them. You might want to start at your church. Here are 7 gifts and talents that churches are in need of.
7 Gifts And Talents Your Church Needs Now | BeliefNet
Teaching Kids to Serve
It’s never too early to start teaching kids how to serve others. In case you’re wondering if that’s important, this article explains why it is. And it even provides 15 service ideas for kids of all ages.
Why and How to Teach Kids to Serve Others | B Inspired Mama
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