August 13

Gifts to Share


… he has given each one of us a special gift according to the generosity of Christ.

Ephesians 4:7 (NLT)


And I’ll be the poet who sings your glory—and live what I sing every day.

Psalm 61:8 (the Message)


Lynette came up to me after our Family Camp Talent Show and said, “I loved your poem. You have such a gift with words.”

These were encouraging words indeed, especially from someone as gifted and talented as Lynette. She writes songs, she performs, she leads worship—in fact, she did all three at our camp making our time there extra special.

You know, the wonderful thing about each of us is this: God Almighty has gifted every one of us. That’s right. God has given you and me gifts—gifts to be used, gifts to be shared.

I enjoy poetry. I get excited about writing. I love words and communicating God’s truth. Somehow, someway, I will use these gifts for His glory. Today, tomorrow, this year and next, I’ll be the poet who sings His glory—and live what I sing every day.

And you? What is your gift?

We can hardly wait to hear your song!


Father, open our eyes to Your gifts and open our hearts to share these—each and every day! Amen.