Choices

Our lives are not defined by our talents - they are defined by our choices. Albus Dumbledore from Harry Potter said that in the movie The Chamber of Secrets (or something to that effect). This is very true. God may give us talents that we can use to further our experiences with Christ as well as others, but we have to choose to do so. God gave us free will, and He gave us our talents for a reason. So that we might be able to use them in glorifying God's name. And there are other types of choices, too. Such as turning the other cheek on a mean person, how to go about witnessing to someone, following Christ 24/7, and choosing Christ-like manners so that our lives might be a testament to God's good fellowship. We might have all of the talent in the world at any given subject, but if our talents are not used to glorify God, what good are they? Sure a great guitarist might impact a few million people through a popular career, but in the end, what is he left with? Unless he has God, he is left with nothing. So think about the God-given talents you have been blessed with and how you might be able to use them to glorify God's name. Are you musically talented? Get involved with the church choir or band of sorts. Academically talented? Learn God's word and teach it to others. Conversationally talented? Mission to people you may or may not know. The list goes on and on. I strive everyday to find out ways that I can further my talents in His name. I pray you will too!
God Bless!
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