Thinking! Oh well, here I go again with my thinking! Guess it's okay as long as it is the right thoughts, huh? I have been thinking about what I have to offer the Lord. Am I rendering unto Him the Sacifice of Praise? He is so worthy to be praised! Am I giving Him my best? My best may not measure up to someone else's best but we don't need to compare ourselves among ourselves. We are all precious in the Lord's eyes and He gave us each a uniqued talent. I read : Give What You Are What is your unique talent? How are you communicating that special gift to the rest of the world? What are some ways you like to give back? Whatever you do with your life, you want to be able to have your passions shed light on others. You want to help others to understand their own journey better, and at the same time, you want to feel the continuity that long after you are dead the consequences of your acts will be remembered. If you are an enlightened teacher or a dedicated artist, if you are a writer, editor, publisher, a musician, think of the lives you affect. If you are a designer, a decorator , a mother, gourmet cook, or a collector of letters and manuscripts, think of the lives you affect. If you are a politican, a photographer, a doctor, scientist. philosopher, or historian, think of the lives you affect. You are doing a part, in your own style, and when you are joined by others, collectively, you can make a powerful impact. (By Alexandra Stoddard) So here is what I will give today. A poem I wrote no telling how many years ago. NO TALENT? No talent have I , so many say The Master passed me by. I cannot play or sing or preach, And they give in with a sigh! But say! Do you think the Master is partial, That He loves others so much, That He would not give you a morsel And a very special touch? What do you think a talent is, I would surely like to know? If you think it's a special thing, Then it just isn't so. If you can speak at all my friend And seek with all your heart, You'll find talent isn't a special thing, It is just to do your part! Sure some can sing, and some can preach Thank God for those who can. Some can play and others teach, And others play in the band. But, you my friend, will find your place If you will truly pray. In prayer you'll find the greatest talent of all That can be used every day. Behind great men and women of works, Are men and women who pray. And prayer is really the key, No talent did you say? By: Aliene Sanchez