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The Lord has given each of us gifts, special abilities. We can take no credit for them. It’s like being seven feet tall – it isn’t something over which we have any control. It’s God’s doing! While we cannot take credit for our gifts, we are responsible for them. We must discipline ourselves to fully develop our talents and we must use them responsibly to advance the Kingdom rather than just for our own benefit.
“From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded;
— Luke 12:48
and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”
Lord Jesus, forgive us when we arrogantly flaunt our giftedness, taking credit for it and using it to draw attention to ourselves. Forgive us when we act irresponsibly, not using our gifts for the Kingdom. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.