We all have gifts. God has given each of us ways to serve others. What would the world be like if we all used our gifts to serve God and help others?
Tonight I went to a wonderful concert! It was obvious that the performers were not only extremely talented, but they absolutely loved what they were doing! But, that wasn't what made this concert so special. It was special because it was directed by God. Let me explain.
We have a problem in my town. I'm sure we aren't the only ones. But, it's becoming too often that I hear of another young person dying from a heroin overdose. So, when another student died a few months ago, his parents used their grief to begin to make a difference. From that came their heroin awareness campaign.
Tonight, the concert helped to raise funds and awareness for that campaign. The man behind the concert is my brother-in-law, a musician and high school teacher who needed to do something to help. When introducing the concert, he shared how tough being a teacher and telling students about a loss is. And then he shared that he had an epiphany while driving, luckily avoiding an accident. He decided to use his gift of music to help the cause. God gave him an amazing gift and amazing talent. Luckily, God also gave him a beautiful heart to use his talent for Him. God told him what to do and he listened.
So, tonight as I sat at the concert, I thought about the impact it was making. I heard people who said they came to hear a concert but now they want to do something to help the cause. Mission accomplished.
So, where was God today? He was in my brother-in-law who listened and answered when called.
Blessings,
Jennifer
Tonight I went to a wonderful concert! It was obvious that the performers were not only extremely talented, but they absolutely loved what they were doing! But, that wasn't what made this concert so special. It was special because it was directed by God. Let me explain.
We have a problem in my town. I'm sure we aren't the only ones. But, it's becoming too often that I hear of another young person dying from a heroin overdose. So, when another student died a few months ago, his parents used their grief to begin to make a difference. From that came their heroin awareness campaign.
Tonight, the concert helped to raise funds and awareness for that campaign. The man behind the concert is my brother-in-law, a musician and high school teacher who needed to do something to help. When introducing the concert, he shared how tough being a teacher and telling students about a loss is. And then he shared that he had an epiphany while driving, luckily avoiding an accident. He decided to use his gift of music to help the cause. God gave him an amazing gift and amazing talent. Luckily, God also gave him a beautiful heart to use his talent for Him. God told him what to do and he listened.
So, tonight as I sat at the concert, I thought about the impact it was making. I heard people who said they came to hear a concert but now they want to do something to help the cause. Mission accomplished.
So, where was God today? He was in my brother-in-law who listened and answered when called.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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