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You Are Gifted

Has a captivating singer, speaker, or dancer ever brought up a longing in you to perform at their level? Or perhaps a brilliant piece of art stirred up a desire to create something beautiful with your own hands? Such temporary feelings are natural; beauty is inspiring! But if we hold onto a desire to possess someone else’s gifts, we run the risk of forgetting about—or never discovering—our own.

Spend some time thinking about what makes you special. If this makes you uncomfortable, or if you aren’t sure, recall a time you felt particularly alive, or a time when things just seemed to be clicking. What were you doing? Begin there and ask God to show you how to do your special task for his glory.

Father, everything from your hands is good and special, and that includes me. Help me to remember this, especially on the days it feels like everyone has more to offer than I do. Light a fire in me to explore, develop, and use my uniqueness to glorify you today.

The early bird gets the worm, indeed. Research shows that early risers are proactive, organized, good at anticipating and correcting problems, and tend to be optimistic.