Satisfaction

sat·is·fac·tion
n.
1. the act of satisfying or state of being satisfied
2. the fulfilment of a desire
3. the pleasure obtained from such fulfilment
4. a source of fulfilment

I am really good at spelling. I think I always have been. When I was a little girl, I can remember being in multiple spelling bees, in front of lots of people. I dreaded being in front of crowds then, and still do. But although it was something that I disliked, profusely, I did it. Because it brought me satisfaction and happiness...and I knew I could do it.

When you have something that you are good at...a gift...you want to share it with the world and show people that it brings you fulfilment. That it brings you a sense of satisfaction. That you feel, even for a short season, you have a purpose. We all have gifts. They are very different, and come in lots of wide-ranging colors, shapes, and sizes. Some have a gift for animals, hospitality, the sick, kids, teaching, ministering, public speaking...even spelling. Whatever our gift, whether it can be seen by many or only known to a few, we should realize that it is given by God and use them wisely. A friend of mine has the amazing gift to make people feel welcome. She knows just what to say and when to say it. She can light up the face of the darkest person within minutes. I'm not even sure she's aware of the preciousness and prized value of this within her. But it's there. It's there because God knew that she would do wonders with it. She shows God's grace to hurting people with unusual passion. I am blessed to call her friend!

Take stock of your talents. We're all needed. We're all important. It is from the small and simple things that great things are brought to pass. Thank the Lord for the gifts you've been given, use them to the best of your abilities and God can do great things through you – even if you never see the full ramifications of your efforts in this life.

The gift of healing may come to one person and enable them to be a great doctor. With another, the gift of healing may enable them to have a calming effect on those who are troubled emotionally or mentally. They may have the gift to lift spirits and heal minds and hearts.

"The real power comes when we each use our unique talents and work symbiotically with others to build the kingdom."

It's time we started building each other up so that we can each be the best we can be. Building God's kingdom is a team effort, and that means each of us needs to be doing our best and cheering on our teammates! Assess your own talents and abilities, and then look for ways you can love and lift others. He has given you a gift. Strive to explore that gift...learn to think like God, and accomplish what He desires. Find out the purpose for which He sent it.

For my thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord.
As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher
than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return
to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish,
so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
so is my word that goes out from my mouth;
It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish
what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:8-11