Only you can be you!
“You shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me
in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13 (MSG)
God
designed each of us so there would be no duplication in the world. No one has
the exact same mix of factors that make you unique. That means no one else on
Earth will ever be able to play the role God planned for you. If you don’t make
your unique contribution to the Body of Christ, it won’t be made. “There are
different kinds of spiritual gifts … different ways
of
serving … and different abilities to perform service.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (TEV)
Your abilities are the natural talents you were born
with. One of the most common excuses people give for not serving is “I just
don’t have any abilities to offer.” This is ludicrous. You have dozens,
probably hundreds, of untapped, unrecognized, and unused abilities that are
lying dormant inside you.
Like stained glass, our different personalities reflect
God’s light in many colors and patterns. This blesses the family of God with
depth and variety. It also blesses us personally. When you minister in a manner
consistent with the personality God gave you, you experience fulfillment,
satisfaction, and fruitfulness.
You will be most effective when you use your spiritual
gifts and abilities in the area of
your heart’s desire, and in a way that best expresses your personality and experiences. The better the fit, the
more successful you will be.