The Gift

"The gift, talent or ability God gave you is your key to success. God did not give it to you to be put on display behind a glass showcase. He did not give it to you to waste. Nor did He give it to you for you to hide and deny it out of a false sense of religious humility. God gave you a gift to be poured out, used and invested." --T.D. Jakes Ministries, for FB, Reposted 12-29-11

This quote inspires me to really THINK. What IS my gift, talent, or ability? And how is this gift key to my success? Have I been guilty of putting gifts on a shelf, or hiding them behind a glass showcase, just to occasionally get out and wonder at? Have I wasted my gifts--and, as I probably have, to what degree? Have I been guilty of hiding or denying gifts because of religious reasons. How can I better identify my God-given gifts, better use them and invest them to serve him and accomplish my destiny?

(This is a great thought to ponder as we conclude a year and embark upon another. I pray that I can be found GUILTY of using what God has given me to bless others, enhance the church on earth, and GIVE HIM PRAISE!!!)