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b'A lot of us had big dreams as kids: to be astronauts, singers, chefs. But where do those dreams go when we\\u2019re older? As Christians, we have a great calling: to follow Jesus wherever He leads us, including using the talents and dreams He has given us for His kingdom.\\nGod often uses our dreams and talents to show us where He wants us to go. God has put dreams in many of our hearts. Maybe you\\u2019re thinking of one right now. You can use that dream to bring glory to Him.\\nMy whole life, I\\u2019ve dreamed of being an author. In the past few years, I\\u2019ve discovered how perfectly this dream aligns with the gifts and abilities God has given me. And while I love writing, it takes a lot of effort and struggle to write a book. Often I find myself thinking, *Am I even the right person to be doing this?*\\nIt\\u2019s hard stepping into the unknown, but God never said it would be easy. Instead, He promised to be with His people wherever we go\\u2014in the successes and the failures\\u2014as we use the gifts He has given us for His kingdom.\\nMy writing, like any dream, will involve hard work and highs and lows. But I can trust God through it all because He is the greatest Author, He is the Creator, and He has a plan more incredible than any story we could ever write.\\nSomeday we\\u2019ll look back on the trials we face in seeking to serve God, and we\\u2019ll see His incredible handiwork. Following God in the dreams He has given you will be hard but so worth it\\u2026because His kingdom will never be shaken. \\n\\u2022 What are some of your talents and gifts? \\n\\u2022 As a Christian, when you fail or face disappointment, how does Jesus carry you through (Ephesians 2:8-10)? \\n\\u2022 Whether your God-given dream is to become a missionary to a foreign country, a world-class chef, a stay-at-home parent, or a hard-working plumber, you can use your talents for God\\u2019s kingdom. How is God glorified in all of these callings? \\nSo whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nProverbs 3:5-6; Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 10:31'