I was home alone this weekend. My wife took our two kids to visit her parents in Michigan. Years have passed since I’ve been at home by myself all weekend so I decided to be productive and continue spring cleaning. I vacuumed, dusted, mopped floors, and rearranged some rooms. As I stood with mop in hand, I heard a noise coming from next door. At first, I thought it was the guy next door weed-eating; however, upon further examination I discovered he was cutting down a HUGE tree in his yard. Did I mention it was a massive tree? There were all kinds of trucks, chainsaws, and high ladders involved. I’ve never even owned a truck, wielded a chainsaw (which is why I still have all my limbs), or climbed a high ladder. I’m not wired that way; in fact, if I attempted to do those things it would just be awkward. There are certain areas which don’t come naturally to me or bring me fulfillment, but are natural to others and brings them satisfaction.
Life is really too short for me to be consumed with being someone I am not. So, if you need your carpet vacuumed or floors mopped, call me. If you need a tree taken down, call my neighbor.
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all…. A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other (1 Corinthians 12:4, 7).
