Have you ever loved to do something so much, you wanted to do it all the time? But then you got busy, and other things took priority, and that activity that brought you so much joy was thrown to the wayside.
This happened to me. When I was thirteen, I started to discover things, things that quickly became my passions. I found history, reading, and writing. I was obsessed with these three things the most, with a few other interests gaining momentum.
But life happened when I was about sixteen. Suddenly those things didn't matter as much as what was going on in my family. As the years passed, my love for the 3 (history, reading, writing) never died out. They were a quiet part of me, waiting for their time to shine again.
A little over a year ago I rediscovered these passions. It started with reading about history, then expanded into writing, and then back into reading. Now I can't imagine giving them up ever again.
What are some passions you have? Are they healthy or helpful? Why do you think you have these passions?
Here's the thing about my love of writing: I started at a very young age. My mom boasts about a time I made up some stories about twin egg brothers from a small children's TV show. She wrote down the stories and I drew the pictures. But it wasn't till I was much older that it became something I truly understood and desired. People that have read some of my writing tell me I know how to tell a story, and that I have a unique way with words. I don't fully comprehend what they mean. All I know is that I have the most wonderful feeling deep down inside when I write.
All I can say is that God has given me this gift to write. I must write for His glory, and not my own. It is very easy to take the compliments and move on feeling good about myself, but the truth is I need to start giving God the glory for this gift He has given me.
What about the gifts you possess? Do you feel something deep down inside that makes you happy when you use these gifts? From my experience, this is a special gift from God. Thank Him for it, and use it to His glory.
~Elizabeth :)
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