ECCLESIASTES 9:10
God gives us talents, and He wants us to use them. My talent is singing, but I used to hide it, and I would only sing in my mom’s car or at home. Finally, I decided that I was going to use my talent at a banquet I was attending. I was overjoyed that God gave me the courage to do this. However, afterwards I began to hide my talent again. When another banquet came around, I decided to sing with a friend of mine, but after that I started hiding my talent again. By His grace, God gives us second and third chances to do His will. During the summer, one of the sisters in my church started a choir. When I found out, I was the first to sign my name because I was determined not to be afraid. I felt as though this was my opportunity to give God the glory with the talent He so graciously gave me. Because of this, I will forever make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
Larniqwa Merritt, 15, Redemption Christian Academy, Troy, NY
Whatever I do, I want to do it for Your glory.
I don’t wanna waste a minute
of the time You’ve given me being afraid.