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Special Gifts
God’s gifts of grace come in many forms. Each of you has
received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it
faithfully.
—1 P eter 4:10
W
hat do you love to do? Shoot hoops? Draw? Play an instrument? Most
of the time we do what we enjoy because God has given us a spe-
cial gift. But here’s the thing: You’re not supposed to keep that gift only
for yourself. Sure, you can play basketball in your front yard. Or draw a
pretty picture and hang it on your wall. Or sit inside your house and prac-
tice the piano. There’s nothing wrong with that! However, God gave you
your special gift to serve others.
When you share your gift with others, you are also serving God. Why
not join a basketball team? Paint a picture for a friend? Or play the piano
for the elderly people in a nursing home? You have the chance to inspire
others and make people happy by using your gift. So be a faithful buddy
and glorify God with your gift!
Get out a piece of paper and draw a straight line down the center. On
the left side write down all the things you love to do. On the right side
write down how you can use your gifts to serve others. Then take a step
of faith and do it!
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