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Why do we need to have confidence in our talents? Without the recognition of our gifts and the desire to develop them, God can’t use us for his purposes.
We all have a unique and specific role to play in God’s kingdom. When we fail to develop or exercise our gifts—for whatever reason—then the work God has for us may never be accomplished! The more we step out in faith in developing and exercising our gifts, the more God will use us to build his kingdom.
Sheila grew up in a single-parent, low-income home. In high school, the many hours she had to work at various part-time jobs left her little time to focus on her studies, and consequently she didn’t earn high grades. After graduation, she got a full-time job serving tables at a local restaurant.
One day the owner of the restaurant approached Sheila and asked her if she was interested in becoming a manager. Sheila hesitated. She didn’t think she was capable of taking on…
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