{Neglect not the gift which is in you.}

Well, welcome to my blog! My name is Brenae Hord. I'm 15 years old. And, I love to write things. So, I figured I would start a blog. I mean, why not? Blogs are cute and whimsical, plus they incorporate any kind of writing so it seemed like the perfect deal!

Yesterday, I read a quote while doing one of my favorite things: reading the "Quotes" page on Pinterest.

"The things you are passionate about are not random, they are your calling."

---Fabienne Fredrickson



 

This statement spoke volumes to me. How true this is. Many times we start to think every little thing that we enjoy is just some accidental happening. We think we're just made that way. The things we like to do are just frivolous little projects. But, they're neither accidental nor frivolous. God has formed each of us with our own unique passions that fit to our callings. We dont just enjoy certain things on accident. They were established within us for a divine purpose. For example, if you enjoy singing, sing for Jesus! Strive to become a worship leader for your church. Work at it. If you love to write, you could start a blog about inspirational subjects... :)

Whatever you love to do, work at it with all your heart! Practice makes perfect. If you don't work at your calling, you'll never make it. Don't just sit back and wait to magically become the person you were called to be, because it won't happen. Keep moving forward. Don't become comfortable with mediocrity. Strive to be the best you can be. J.R.R. Tolkien said "Little by little, one travels far." Even though you may not feel like you're getting anywhere, keep going! Don't neglect your gift.
We were made to use the things we love for God's glory. Use what God has given you to give back to Him.

Don't wait until tomorrow to make a difference. Use your talents and make a difference today!

1 Timothy 4:12-15

 

 

"12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery."

15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all."

{Birdie}