Re-gift, please!!
By Kristi Butler
“Every good and perfect gift is from above….” James 1:17 (NIV)
Re-gifting has a negative connotation…usually. Today I want you to consider it in a different light. If you are reading this blog, you must be feeling God’s urging for you to share in some fashion through the written word. Has He called you? Has He gifted you?? Friend, if God has given you the gift of teaching, encouraging, or sharing His love through the writing of personal experiences, devotions, or stories (fiction or non), that was not made to keep to yourself. Re-gift it!!
In Romans 12:6-8, we are challenged to recognize our gifting and to act upon it. Paul tells us that “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage….” In 1 Peter 4:10, we read, “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms…with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised….” Is God calling you to serve Him…and others… through your gift of writing?
Many times when God calls, the “called” initially respond with “not me…I’m not a writer/speaker/teacher….I can’t.” Oh, but our God can!!! Just yield to His power! God will “equip you with everything good for doing His will” (Hebrews13:21), and you won’t be just basically equipped…but “thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:17)
A part of that equipping comes from making a commitment and taking advantage of opportunities that God brings our way to hone our skills and learn from those who have walked the writers’ road before us. Write2Ignite offers an amazing avenue to “fan into flame the gift of God” (2 Timothy 1:6) through speakers, workshops, and the fellowship of other Christians seeking to do His will.
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers [and sisters], in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies [including your mind, your heart, and your hands], as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship.” (Romans 12:1) Don’t you just love that??? Our writing, an act of worship! “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory…throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Ready, set, re-gift!!!!!
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December 30, 2009, last added: 12/31/2009
is it wrong that that last rear shot is my favorite?
lo, you are a sweetheart. this will be lovely for just the right person.
and it's a brilliant idea. maybe someone wants my lettuce spinner?
p.s. me loves you
kj
dear laurel,
it's me, your dear distant relative. i won these bears at the church raffle. they were donated by a woman from barrington rhode island who said she stuffed five one hundred dollar bills inside them, but i never had the heart to tear either one open.
in any case, i hope no one from barrington rhode island reads your blog because in this case what goes around definitely comes around.
love and happy holidays,
your dear distant relative
(what? no anonymous comments allowed? i had to inflitrate this kj. who the heck is she anyway?)
Adorable. My kids are grown. I have no grands yet. I think your idea is terrific and I sincerely hope that just the right person will win and place these sweeties into loving little arms.
Hugs,
Annie
HAHHAHA, love your not so anonymous commentor!
These are beautiful bears,,,just right for the right person. I'm missing the same gene you are, so I'll say: Lucky you,to the winner!
It's a very generous thing you do, Lo,,,and I agree they shouldn't be sitting in a drawer, as they are precious.
These are adorable Lo. I hope you find them a good home. Maybe Souls little grand kids would love them.
I got two very similiar bears at a garage sale for $5 each and felt very lucky getting those! ;-) So I am set for bears but sweet of you to offer.
Please don't put my name in the hat, as I have no use for them either, but I wanted to say how sweet and generous you are to offer these cuties for adoption. I'm sure they will be something special to some lucky person.
Oh, Lo, please add my name to your hat! I adore bears, beside they're my totem! I would love for them to live in my studio nookery! :) :) :) :) :)
Please add my name and thanks for the invite! I do have two little grandgirls who would think these are wonderful. Keep in mind that if I should win, the bears will NOT be kept in collector condition, they will be very loved, used and worn within no time and probably have cereal and milk spilled on them. But if they are looking for love, I think the two little girls would do it!
hee hee he, did you rip them open yet?
you are right lo, and i'm sure the right home will make itself known.
i don't really collect things like this either. oh, i have to tell you a funny thing, kimberly tried to smuggle your painting out of my studio yesterday. she loves that snow scene! (don't worry, i caught her!, lol).
xxx
Put my name in!! I LOVE these bears.
I don't collect either Lo. I think it is wonderful that you are passing them on. I know there are bear collectors out there. These are reeeeally sweet. Just like you.
I love to join . I think they would be a lovely gift for Josje. But then again when I read Indigene's comment I think they would be happy at her place as well, maybe even better then getting abused by little kids These should be displayed :)
So you better take me out again.
So nice of you to pass them on.
Having things in boxes don't make anyone happy..... :)
After my studio is done I have to see what is left in my boxes and that will have to go also.
♥M
As always, your loving heart just overflows with -LOVE. I know a little girl called Maggie who would love these bears- and her Mommie would really look after them too.xxx (and stop aplogising for not being around- you are around us all the time!)
the bears are totally adorable. i am sure whoever wins them will be so happy. actually i often see these bearing ton bears in thrift stores. i resist them every time. my son's half sister has some young children who might enjoy these. hugs, suki
Hi Lo!! These are so cute! I think they should go to a collector, or to a little kid. I saw a couple of hand wavers up there above me. Lol! xox Pam
Lots of lovely takers for you to decide....
This is so sweet of you....but then, that's WHO YOU ARE!!!!
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
They're lovely -- and you are doing the right thing. Don't add my name, though, because I'm just like you. But I can admire from afar!
What a nice idea. There really are some kind folks left in the world.
What a sweet story and darling bears! I agree, whoever is lucky to have these will cherish and love them. My 7-year old niece Katelyn would adore them :)
Happy Friday!!