Whatcha got? Strange title. Strange way to start a blog post I admit, but it seems to be what is resonating within me. The more I dive into ministry the more I see people with wonderful gifts wondering how God could possibly use them for His purposes. As someone who loves diving into peoples lives and seeing the change happening that only God can do, I am daily reminded of how exciting it is to see people get (understand) what they got (gifts) and beginning to tap into them. The excitement that people feel as they realise that they can be used for God is such a cool experience.
An experience that I was able to have many years ago illustrates this.
In the summer of 1998 I was given the opportunity to go on a sports missions trip to the British Isles where we used sports as an opportunity to meet people and then share with them about what God has done in our lives. After one particular game of basketball I was particularly bummed out as I had a really poor game and was very annoyed with my performance. As I wore this on my face/body language one of the other ball players approached me and we talked about my attitude. He then told a story of a boy who had a very close relationship with his dad as his father attended every basketball game. The story went on to tell of how this kids father passed away before his championship game and how he was not sure if he would play in this game or not. As he considered this further he was approached by someone who gave him this thought; "Play every game for your father as it was his work that gave you this gift."
He then said to me, "Scottie, use your gift as if it's for your (Heavenly) Father who has given you the gift no matter how great or small. If you have a good game or a bad game, give your Father glory."
So my question is this... "Whatcha got and how are you using it? How are you using your gifts to give your Father glory? Don't have any gifts you say? I call false on that and say let's sit for coffee and figure out what your gifts are because the reality is that we all have something and they all have a purpose. My gifts are not your gifts and yours probably aren't mine, but we all have something.
One of our ministry locations for Boaz is seeing this happen in a small degree, but it's been an amazing thing. Some of the mom's love to cook and have a talent for finding the best deals in the grocery store. So we made the trek and they made some incredible food. Reality is that was them using their gifts to bring our Heavenly Father praise. It's an awesome experience when people see what they have as a gift and that there is a purpose for it no matter how great or small.
So once more I ask... Whatcha got cuz we don't got to do anything for God as if He needs us, but we get to use our gifts for God in changing this world as He allows us to be a part of His story.
Feel free to connect with me and message me at anytime if this strikes a chord with you and you want to tap into your gifts and be used. I'd love to help in that process.
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Monday, 18 March 2013
"I've Got To Do Something..."
This is a line that I've had running through my head for a few weeks now. As I've connected with people through various ministry opportunities, I've noticed that there is a stirring in people to help out in some way. I know that sounded like a vague statement, but that is the statement I've been hearing. They see needs everywhere they look, their heart is stirred and they feel like they need to do something .
I've heard it said this way.. They have their firestorm of frustration moment or their moment of Holy discontent. It's kind of like Popeye. You remember Popeye right? That spinach eating sailor who had the incredible privilege of dating the incredibly attractive Olive Oil. Each time that Bluto would come in and try to steal away Popeye's love, he would say that classic line that stated, "That's all I can stands and I can't stands no more." Many people seem to be seeing the world around them and have that same mind set and feel the need to "do something".
This is where my heart comes in. As God has been increasing my "vision" of big picture stuff and stirring my heart for the lost and broken in our community and of the world, God has been giving me a passion to connect people with opportunities to fuel their fire. As people say, "I've just got to do something" I want to say, "Let sit down and see how this plays out for you. What is it that you want to do? What is your thing that you can't stands..."
There are needs all around us and many different ways to serve and bless those who need to be blessed. For those who feel like they just have to do something there are needs in many local churches for people to step up and be a blessing to many areas of ministry. For others there are local para church and non church opportunities to bless those in need all around our city and any community that they may be a part of. For others still there is a global need that we as super blessed and often spoiled North Americans can dive into and find areas to invest. The reality is that there is always something to be done, always areas to serve and always opportunity to change someones world.
The question is, "What is that something you've got to do?"
Don't worry, It's a question I must also ask myself.
For opportunities to serve with Boaz or otherwise connect with me and let's chat. It's a big world with lots of need and people need your help in many ways.
Blessings all,
~Scottie~
I've heard it said this way.. They have their firestorm of frustration moment or their moment of Holy discontent. It's kind of like Popeye. You remember Popeye right? That spinach eating sailor who had the incredible privilege of dating the incredibly attractive Olive Oil. Each time that Bluto would come in and try to steal away Popeye's love, he would say that classic line that stated, "That's all I can stands and I can't stands no more." Many people seem to be seeing the world around them and have that same mind set and feel the need to "do something".
This is where my heart comes in. As God has been increasing my "vision" of big picture stuff and stirring my heart for the lost and broken in our community and of the world, God has been giving me a passion to connect people with opportunities to fuel their fire. As people say, "I've just got to do something" I want to say, "Let sit down and see how this plays out for you. What is it that you want to do? What is your thing that you can't stands..."
There are needs all around us and many different ways to serve and bless those who need to be blessed. For those who feel like they just have to do something there are needs in many local churches for people to step up and be a blessing to many areas of ministry. For others there are local para church and non church opportunities to bless those in need all around our city and any community that they may be a part of. For others still there is a global need that we as super blessed and often spoiled North Americans can dive into and find areas to invest. The reality is that there is always something to be done, always areas to serve and always opportunity to change someones world.
The question is, "What is that something you've got to do?"
Don't worry, It's a question I must also ask myself.
For opportunities to serve with Boaz or otherwise connect with me and let's chat. It's a big world with lots of need and people need your help in many ways.
Blessings all,
~Scottie~
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