Film Shoot - Day 2
Day #2 of filming was a blast. Of course, the two days it decided to rain are the two days we had to shoot film outside; however, it worked out beautifully. We cannot wait to see how the videos will turn out!
In between filming, we got to talkin' again about our different giftings and how each of ours are so different, and yet so necessary for building up the body of Christ. Today would not have worked if we didn't have the film guys who know which camera angles to use, or the production assistant to choose the filming spots or the head honcho to make sure everything ran smoothly. We even got to catch a little video of our own friends at Going Beyond…..
So what about you? What are the gifts you have been given? Are you using them? Be encouraged that God created you just as you are, and He wants you to use the giftings He's given you in a unique way for His purposes.
Too much fun!
You girls had waaaay too much fun without me today! (pouting)
But I love what you're talking about and can fully agree that both Teisha and Linnae are using their gifts for the glory of God. It is so cool how each person on the filming/behind the scenes crew, just on this project you're working on today, is uniquely qualified to contribute and make something beautiful for God's kingdom.
I was thinking about the comment yesterday by Crissy, who was wondering what her gifts and talents are. I want to encourage you from my own experience: I had never picked up at paintbrush or done anything remotely creative until I was 33. Now, creative art is what I do for a living! I used to cry because I could never figure out why God didn't bless me with an obvious gift or desire to pursue something. Then one thing led to another...and one day I got a call from somebody named Priscilla who wanted me to paint a baby nursery. So don't give up or think you've discovered all that God has for you, because He always has surprises up His sleeve. Just keep pressing on, finding a need to fill, lending a helping hand, serving where you can...and He will do the rest.
First of all, can we please
First of all, can we please feature Teisha on a blog post one day to teach us tips and tricks about makeup??!!! Would LOVE that. Like video tutorials and stuff. :-)
The way God has made me, I just love to create, whether it's crafting a song, drawing my prayers out in an artistic way on handmade paper, dreaming about advancing God's Kingdom in an out-of-the-box way... I just LOVE new ideas, and pioneering new things! So the way I glorify God with this is by fully embracing that this is the way He's made me. Every time I have an idea or have a desire to create something, whether it's for the public or just between me and God, it requires me to take a chance that it might not work. So I glorify Him by not copping out, by not limiting myself, and by taking chances!
Perfect timing
I was so uplifted by this post today. This week has been a rough one at work and I've decided I'm tired of settling for a job that I'm not passionate about that doesn't really use my gifts. I'm praying about how to step out and find the career that God has for me. Thx for sharing.
Using Our Gifts for the Glory of God
I just have to say that I am loving this focus on using our gifts, whatever they may be for the glory of God. I have been thinking that my gifts and service to God always had to be spiritual and anything outside of that was not "deep" enough.
I love the beauty of weddings and have been a wedding planner as I love the planning and the execution of something because you never know how God will turn it out. I also love to do what Teisha does. I have spent 25 years in the retail, fashion and beauty industries and love to see women transformed on the inside. My heart's desire now is to see them transformed on the inside, making the outside even more beautiful - giving God glory.
I hope this topic is a Bible study that you are working on. I think many of us struggle to know, understand and receive our giftings and then once we know, we are not clear as to how to use them.
Thank you for confirmation and permission to be who God created me to be. I want to teach that to other women and am learning that you can't teach what you haven't lived.
May God continue to bless you and have a ball at doing what you are doing.
Monica
Using Our Gifts for the Glory of God
I like Monica thought that my gifts had too be on a in-depth spiritual level, but in time the Lord will craft whatever your gifts are that He has given you into what can touch the heart of His people and your gift will make room for itself.
My all time favorite gift is to dance. I can listen to a song and develop movement to it and by the end of the song I am in praise & worship because I tune everything else out and dance for my Heavenly Father. I have been dancing for 29 years plus and love it. I am also crafting the gift of song. I have a vocal coach and I have begun to write all to the glory of God.
I also love the children, so I am in prayer now to see where I can use my gifts and talents for the arts to teach the babies.. :)
Rachel Anne, Priscilla: Thank you for sharing your gifts and ministries with us. It's such a blessing!!!
p.s. I also agree with Jessica on having Tisha on here giving helpful hints on makeup and tranformations... :)
Using gifts
Hi Jennifer,
I was so encouraged by what you wrote about using your gifts for God's glory. I am 17 and absolutely love dance, music, and children! As a sister in Christ I was wondering how God used/is using your gifts specifically dance for his glory because I am very interested in pursuing dance, but I'm not sure what kind of ministries are out there that involve dancing.
Serving Him
Emily
I'm so excited I just
I'm so excited I just purchased Priscilla's latest book One In A Million. I purchased it at Lifeway today. I was thinking it would not be out until March but it is in Lifeway now. Love it!! As for my gifts, I have the gift of communicating. I'm blessed to be able to use it in every facet of my life. Currently, I'm using it to share spiritual teachings with my soon to be 13 year old son.
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