Rachel's Reflections
written for Bible Study for Kids
Making Connections in Differences
By Rachel Graham
I find it easy to get down on myself with thoughts that I am not doing
enough or doing things well enough. I have a father who has been a minister
and grandparents that were missionaries to Japan for 50 years and somewhat
of a legend in their circles. I will sometimes find myself doubting that I
made the right decisions in life because I did not follow directly in their
footsteps. My path in life led me to find that I have a talent for math and
statistics. I have also discovered that I have a passion and a talent for
education. I am one of the rare people who get to say that they love their
job. Because I enjoy what I do, does not mean that I have made a wrong
choice in life. There are passages in the Bible that tell people like me
that it is okay to have different talents.
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NIV) says:
"There are different kids of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different
kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working,
but the same God works all of them in all men."
I find great comfort in this verse because it quiets the doubt that arises
within me sometimes. Self doubt can be paralyzing and can cause us to go
backwards or just not go anywhere at all. The Bible shows us that we all
have different gifts but if we rely on the one and only Lord we can be
glorifying Him in whatever we do.
So, no matter where your talents lie, take Him with you; to the office, the
sports team, or the gym. Let God shine through your daily activities. Use
your gifts, just make sure that you recognize who they come from!
