God has blessed each of us with differing gifts.
“Having differing gifts according to the grace that is given to us…”
~Romans 12:6
This applies to the differences between me and those around me, the differences between my children, and differences between the blogger and her fellow bloggers.
We should be encouraging one another in what God has gifted us to do, not sit back and be privately jealous, envious, or judgmental of others talents, websites, and blogs for these are all rooted in pride.
“Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.”
~Romans 15:7
God created each of us with those talents to glorify Himself. He also created us for HIS pleasure not necessarily the pleasure of others.
Don’t look to those around you for confirmation. Look to Him. Is He in what you are pursuing? Yes? Then He will bless it and lead the way.
Let’s get focused on encouraging each other instead of comparing our selves, our blogs, and our lives with one another.
THAT is what will bring glory to Our Savior and God.
“Thou art worthy, O Lord,
to receive glory and honour and power:
for thou hast created all things,
and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”
~Revelation 4:11
Is there anyone you could encourage today? Leave them a comment of encouragement regarding the gifting God has blessed them with.
Is there anyone that encourages you? Share their blog URL with us or a particular post that has been encouraging to you. I look forward to reading your suggestions.
Linked up today with Michelle at SomeGirl’sWebsite for Thought Provoking Thursday.
Confession: This post was written to myself. I have found myself feeling a bit “left out” as I watch so many of my favorite bloggers come together to create Sisters In Bloom as they seek to encourage women. I wish them all the best and success with their new endeavor. Go check them out!:-)
14 responses to “Having Different Gifts”
Yes…so true: “Let’s get focused on encouraging each other instead of comparing our selves, our blogs, and our lives with one another.” We should only be edifying…but, holding accountable (in private…and in a loving way)…Thank you for stepping up and making this statement today!
Rebecca- thanks for stopping by my blog today! and for your encouraging comment.
You have a beautiful blog. Please don’t feel left out of Sisters in Bloom. Most of the ladies involved there have never been involved in any other community. Myself included. Check out the guest posting option, and be involved with us. We’d love to see you over there.
Keep up the good work. The bottom line is spreading the word about God’s ultimate gift to us, Jesus Christ.
Lori- I did notice the guest posting opportunity and may consider it in the future. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi!
As one of the Sisters In Bloom contributors, I completely understand where you are coming from. I have been there…feeling left out and that my writing stinks.
Trust that God is working behind the scenes in your life! I’m not going to give you a pretty answer but all I know is that He brings peace…
Praying for new opportunities for you! Thanks for your support of the site 🙂
Christina- Thanks for your empathy. Figured I might as well be bluntly honest. I am very excited and happy for you all and look forward to watch your site ‘bloom’. The thing about this post is that I wrote it last Saturday and yesterday morning I was asking God why He hadn’t brought opportunities like this to me. WHAM! Instantly I was hit with “didn’t you just write about…?” and the Holy Spirit didn’t even complete the sentence. So I added that AFTER it was published.
Just stumbled upon your blog and enjoyed your honesty. You’re right — it’s easy to see the “successes” of others and start to wondering if you measure up. Remembering that we all have unique niches is a balm!
I can’t tell you how many times I have felt just as you have. I just put up a post about how God called me to be a game changer. I have always felt a bit out of the loop and wondering why things didn’t come my way. While at Relevant this October, God spoke clearly to me that I was to step out and be the change I wasn’t seeing. That He was calling me to something more and had let me be in that isolated place to have me lead. I love that you are sensitive to the Lord, and I love the message of your post here, and I sooo agree with it.
Love you much girl!
You made me think with this: “He also created us for HIS pleasure, not necessarily for the pleasure of those around us.” That is another great way for me to think about, “Who am I serving? Who am I doing this for?” Thought provoking 🙂
Hi Sharon,
I stopped over from Thought Provoking Thursday and love your post. I can totally relate and have learned that we never know where God will lead us next, but it will be awesome.
In Christ,
Laura
“Don’t look to those around you for confirmation. Look to Him.”
That’s exactly what I needed to hear today, thank you!
Jessica- I need to hear it every. single. day. 🙂
Very well put my friend! I love that pic…was this taken close to your new place? You all set up now? Sending love your way!
Melissa, Yes in our backyard. Need to send you some photos.