New Year's Day is pretty far in the rearview mirror at this point. but further self-reflection doesn't have to wait until 2018.
When was the last time you contemplated your unique gifts and talents? This year, I've challenged myself to identify my God-given gifts and set my sights on growing and developing them.
In Romans 12:6-8, Paul says: If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Each of us has special gifts. Instead of being a total busy bee - doing everything sort of ok, but not making a real impact - I've been praying that God shows me how he wants to use me.
I recently heard someone say, "God has put a song in each of our hearts, and our job is to sing it." I just love that. What is your song? Sing it loud!