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How to Uncover Your Hidden Talents

We are all unique in our own ways.

We all have different talents and strengths and gifts that make us who we are. And most of us recognize those talents early on. We figure out what we’re good at, and find a job that allows us to flourish.

BUT. What if we have talents we’re not aware of? What if we’ve focused so much on one strength, that we’ve neglected to explore all the other ways we may be gifted?

Maybe you are a natural born leader, but you’ve never been bold enough to take charge. Or maybe you have the gift of hospitality, but you tend to shy away from being around people. Or maybe you are even an incredible artist, but you’ve never made time to draw.

Whatever the case may be, we want to encourage you to take some time to think through hidden strengths you may possess. Because when you reach the end of your life, you won’t want to look back and realize you had talents that were left untapped.

Why Give Up on Fitting In

Why do we desire to fit in?

Why do we want to be just like everyone else, to blend in with the crowd, to be the same as the people around us? Is it really what we want?

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Maybe the reason we want to fit in so badly is because we’re afraid of standing out. Maybe we’re afraid of showing our true colors. Maybe we’re afraid of rejection or judgment or vulnerability.

But the truth is that we shouldn’t fear any of this! Why? Because God made us exactly as we are for a reason. And He wants to use us to bring Himself glory. Psalm 139:14 says “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”

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So stop hiding your true self! Instead, be bold and know that you are fearfully and wonderfully made by the king of the universe.