An Encouraging Word
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. Romans 12:6
A month ago, I had the opportunity to meet and talk with many college students while representing my company at a job fair on a local campus. The students were full of questions about what the best method was for landing their first full time position following graduation and how to write their resumes, complete applications online, etc.
One student in particular talked with me for quite a while about his disappointment in the positions that were available and their starting pay. He said that he was completing an intensive course of study in which he had excelled only to learn that prospective employers weren’t impressed or even interested. It saddened me to see this young man so despairing when his life held infinite possibilities that he couldn’t fathom at this point. I suggested that he accept the best position available, do excellent work, and his experience would take him in the direction that he wanted to go. A few days later at work, I read an email that he had sent saying that my words were exactly what he needed to hear and that they had encouraged him greatly. I then recalled Romans 12: 6-7 when Paul tells the early Christians that we have different gifts given by the grace of God, and if our gift is to encourage, then we need to give encouragement.
Thought For the Day The ability to encourage one another is a gift from God that we need to put into action.
Prayer Dear Lord, In your infinite wisdom and through your grace, you have bestowed on each of us gifts that will help establish your kingdom upon the earth. Help us to see the personal struggles that others face as opportunities to use these gifts so that both the giver and receiver of the gift may be blessed. Strengthen and guide those who feel hopeless in the pursuit of their career goals so that they may find employment that is both productive and fulfilling, and live life abundantly.
Susan Vogt, Faith Class
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