⁶ Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. ⁷ For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

2 Tim 1:6-7

Day 67: Stir It Up!

When I was a young lad my son’s age (15) I would spend the majority of my free time sitting at my piano creating songs.  I would practice small pieces of the song over and over again and then assemble it all together.  I would close my eyes and visualize myself performing.  I would share my songs as a performance to my Heavenly Father.

I believe that this time determined much of the success that I’ve had so far in this life.  Dreams are important.  But not much happens without effort.  I saw a quote this morning from one of my Facebook friends about faith.  In essence it said “Faith makes things possible, not easy.”  There is work to do!  Many of us who have embarked upon a relationship with The Creator know the importance of prayer.  We know that we daily need to read God’s word and talk with Him.  But even with a close relationship it doesn’t mean life will be easy.

Joseph was an amazing icon in the bible.  But he spent years before seeing his dreams realized.  He had faith but there was time to wait and work to do during that time.  One might even conclude that who he became while he was waiting was part of God’s plan in his circumstances and God’s timing.

What are you doing while you wait for God’s answer to your prayer?  Stir up your gifts!  Get busy using what you have to give God glory and watch your life transform!

Today I will spend time developing what God has given me.