It is an overcast Saturday morning and the birds are chirping. I was sitting here with my coffee and thought I should try and get a new post written but couldn't think of a name for it. I believe the one I did come up with suits me fine these days. At least that is how things seem at times, but then I have a different view from a spiritual perspective.
My weekend has been pretty sweet so far. I was invited to go out for coffee with friends yesterday which was nice. I also had a friend and her son come over for dinner. Our boys enjoy hanging out so it was a double blessing. I think some of my most best times are when I am serving others either at home or elsewhere. I took a spiritual gifts test at church one morning and it was so cool to find out what my gifts were. It didn't surprise me that much because I knew what they were but it was sweet having it confirmed. I have always enjoyed having friends over for food and coffee and making my home presentable for company. God has used it so much to encourage me while encouraging others and I find great joy in doing what He gave me the desire to do. I hope to encourage others who share the same.
I am also learning the Treasure Principle. It is actually a book I am reading by Randy Alcorn. This book has brought such a neat reality when I think of what I have. It really isn't mine, it belongs to the Lord. I have to do a home sweep and already started a very little. As long as I have my basic needs met, food, clothes, money for bills and gas, etc., I don't need anything else. I must pray over what I have and may need to disperse it. Either throw it away or give it away to someone I feel lead to give it to. I think this way of thinking has really helped me understand my spiritual gifts in a new sense as well. Serving is giving. There are other ways to give like time, wisdom and expertise. I believe that can extend to everyone and the gifts they were given. As children of God, we all have been given special abilities and God wants us to use them to the fullest because that is how we are to give of ourselves to others for His glory. So, my home is my biggest place of ministry. Not just to guests but to God and to my child. I have a place to use my gifts at all times!
So with that in mind, I hope this quickens you to consider what your gifts are. Maybe you have an idea already, but if you don't, ask God. You will be surprised to find out that you had it in you all along but just weren't aware.
I am going to end here. I never know exactly what my post is going to be like. I just write what comes to mind and it just flows out. Kinda random, sure. But I pray God uses this to bless you today.
Till next time...
