Don’t Spit In God’s Face

God has endowed each of us with certain inalienable talents. They may be different gifts or talents for each of us, but they are there, inherent in the structure of our DNA, waiting for us to recognize them and put them to use. If we don't, it's like spitting in God's face - not a good idea.

Sometimes it's easier to recognize someone else's gifts than our own. We appreciate the way a friend is always calm in a crisis, but we don't realize how our own sense of humor brightens peoples' days. Or we value a leader's ability to make things happen, without seeing how our compassion softens others.

Even when we do recognize our own talents or gifts, we have often been taught that it is rude or conceited to call attention to our positive characteristics. So we down play the very aptitudes that could help make the world a better place

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What gifts are you hiding under a bushel? Wisdom gained from tough times? Serenity in the face of adversity? Courage under fire? Discernment? Whatever it is, let your light shine and inspire others to shine their own light.

Your 'call to action': Discover your inherent gifts and talents - ask a friend or family member what they see in you that you don't see. Or schedule an appointment with me and use the Enneagram to glean information about your personality and your gifts. Believe that you can make a difference in the world and commit to exploring ways to use your own special gifts to make the world a better place.