You are talented (Week 5, Day 5)

"What is your talent?" Sarah Beth asked, notebook at the ready. Tonight Camp Joy was holding its talent show and each special needs camper was expected to participate. What struck me about Sarah Beth's question was her conviction that each camper, no matter how handicapped, had a God-given talent to share. One camper sang "Jesus Loves Me," while another's talent was to rock in a rocking chair. My personal favorite was the camper who decided to pick flowers from the hotel's landscaping. His talent was to let everyone smell them. Their joy in being who God had made them to be was so contagious, and each camper received great applause. 

The Bible makes it clear that everyone has at least one talent (Matt 25:13-40).

·       How would you answer if someone asked you what your talents are? If you are unsure, ask someone who knows you well.

                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                       

·       Where do these abilities come from? (John 3:27)

                                                                                                                        

·       Why do we have these talents? (See week 5 Day 4)

                                                                                                                        

·       How will you use your talent(s) for His glory?

                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                         

"Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." (Romans 12:1 ESV)