Using Your Gifts!

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Using Your Gifts!
As God's children, we are all given a purpose and a responsibility! God created us to do extraordinary and unique things that He has equipped us to do. We have all received different God-given gifts so we can display His glory to others and point them to Him. When you think about it, it's remarkable that our creator, who can do all things, has invited us to participate in His work. How are you using your unique gifts today? We must remember, our spiritual gifts are not for our selfish gratification but for building up the body of Christ.
Friends, Peter charges us in this passage to be faithful stewards of what we have received. A steward is one entrusted to manage the property of another. Every good thing we have received is ours only by God's grace and intended to be used for His purpose. Wisely using our spiritual gifts to serve others fulfills our purpose as God's set-apart people. The Lord wants us to use our gifts and talents to bless others and glorify Him. As the old saying goes, to keep the gift, we must give it away! So, be a faithful steward of your spiritual gifts and make a Kingdom impact for Christ today!  
Onward and Upward!
Fr. Greg+