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Your dominant gift

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. Romans 12:6

Learn to recognize your dominant gift and build your life around it, otherwise you’ll end up living with regret. David sensed that he was more than a shepherd or a singer, he was a leader-in-the-making. Killing Goliath just gave him a chance to demonstrate it. Had he failed to seize the moment, he’d probably have gone back to tending sheep. What blinds us to our dominant gifts? Two things: (1) An obsession with our flaws. Instead of focusing on our strengths, we listen to our critics and rehearse the qualities that discourage us most. Look out: the company you keep will lift you, lower you, or limit you. This is especially true of those who resent your success because it reminds them of their lack of it. Remember Joseph’s brothers? (2) Admiring the gifts of others. It’s right to appreciate others, so long as you don’t try to duplicate them and create something God doesn’t need one more of. Don’t live in somebody’s shadow: stand on their shoulders. Be an Elisha and ask God for twice the success of your mentor. You see, uncommon people are simply common people who recognized their dominant gift and put it to work. One more thought: your gift can be taken away if you don’t use it. Jesus said, ‘Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. Cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness’’ (Matthew 25:28&30). Today, ask God to help you discover your dominant gift, and then dedicate it to His highest service!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for gifting me to serve you and others. Help me to be faithful in using that gift and thank you for your mercy when I am not. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen