Sitting here in my bedroom which feels like it's all I have done the past 3 days while I battle out this sick bug that's overtaken my body. lol!! So, what have I been doing during this down time? I have been doing a lot of music research on all sorts of bands and individual singers. It leaves me so inspired as a singer-songwriter. I wish I had a grand piano in my room! Nothing inspires me more than doing what I was created for. Using the gifts that God has given me and allowing Him to be the words I pen on paper and the musical notes I play on the piano.
This has caused me to think about each and every one of us. We all have a tool, a gift that God has given us to use for His purposes and His glory in this life He has given us. The purpose of using this gift is to shine the light on Christ, not us. Okay...so I am sooo not the mechanic but think of a tool that is used for a car. (stop laughing, I promise this 'thought' will work and you'll get what I'm talking about! lol!) The tool is not what you are going to ooh and aah about, it's the car. The tool is just a part of the process that makes a car do what's it's meant too. Now remember, I have been sick so if I'm not all making sense, you'll understand why. haha!!
Totally inspired by the story of Keith Green and the short 28 years he lived on this earth.....he wrote this:
"God gives us each our own unique tools. But we may never use them if we become more interested in someone else's. Seek God, ask Him for His plan for ministry (true, God glorifying ministry) in your life."
So, what is your gift? What are you doing with it? Don't waste your precious time wanting to live out someone else's dreams....this is one reason why I find reality t.v. a complete waste of time because you are watching other people live out their lives when you have one to live out yourself. Life is more than just going to your 9-5 job. It's what you do inside that 9 to 5 job, how you live, what you say, how you love and reach out that makes the difference!! YOU are the tool that will show others to Christ. Yea, it's really that simple. Find your dream, find your gift....it's already inside of you...waiting to be discovered, waiting to impact this world for Christ.
Living out His dreams...
Tracee
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