Unshackled Moments ~ May 31 ~ Our Gifts His Way

I'm finding myself at a loss for words And the funny thing is it's okay

The above are the first two lines of the song "Word Of God Speak" by Mercy Me written by Bart Millard and Pete Kipley. It's a song I really enjoy about not trying to be heard but instead listening to God above all the confusion and noise of life. But as it came to mind during my quiet time this morning I realized something about those words that had never occurred to me before. A writer, either Millard or Kipley, wrote those lines, and, I'm assuming, meant them.

Writer's block is a fear I suspect all writer's have, at least from time to time, and it is never a good or fun experience. The idea of it being OK for a write to find themself at a loss for words is indeed a strange thing. We often evaluate how we are doing and define ourself by our ability to exercise the gifts that we have been given and to accomplish what we have been called to do. The inability to use or gifts is a huge source of fear. But our gifts and callings are from God, to be used His way and in His timing. When we stay submitted to Him, when He needs us to use them, we will find the grace to do so. But there may be times, when we can not do even the things which are most natural for us to do. When this  happens, we don't have to fear. It can be OK if instead of trying to force things we simply take refuge in the presence of God and rest in His love.

Abba, help me not to be afraid of losing the talents and gifts that You have given or be afraid when I seem unable to exercise them. Help me to remember that in dry and weak times I can and should turn to You to listen and  be refreshed. Then, when You are ready for me to continue down the road You have called me to walk, let me step out confident that You will provide the grace for me to use Your gifts when as how You would have me use them. Amen.