God has given you gifts and abilities. And He wants you to use them! In the parable of the talents, Jesus told a story about a master with three servants. To each of his servants he gave a sum of money (with was actually called a “talent”) and then went away on a trip. Two of the servants used their talents to make more, but one of them buried his because he was afraid. When the master returned, he was very pleased with his servants who used what they were given and very unhappy with the servant who hid his away. God doesn’t want you to be too afraid to use your gifts, God wants you to dream big and to use the gifts He’s given you!
Bible Verses About Dreaming Big:
- Matthew 25:14-30 | The parable of the talents.
- Ephesians 2:10 | God created us to do good things.
- 1 Corinthians 12:5-6 | God gave us each different gifts to use for Him.
- 1 Peter 4:10-11 | Using the gifts God gives us brings Him glory!
Family Time Questions About Dreaming Big:
• What are some of the gifts that God has given you?
• Why can it be scary to use our gifts for God?
• What should we to if we try to use our gifts and we “fail”?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for the gifts and talents you have given me. Help me to use them to your glory and not be afraid. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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