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b'When God created you, He knew every part of you. He gifted you, not because He had to, but because of the amazing love He has for you. He created you with gifts, talents, and abilities that you can use to honor and reflect Him to others. And, if you know Jesus, you\\u2019ve also been given spiritual gifts, which are special abilities God gives to His people through the power of the Holy Spirit.\\nAnd yet, even with all the good gifts our Creator and Savior has given us, we fall into the trap of comparison. We look at the gifts of others and wish we were more athletic, more musical, more outgoing, smarter, funnier. Or we don\\u2019t use what we\\u2019ve been given out of fear or feeling that someone else might be better for the job. We put our identity in what we do rather than on Christ and all the ways He has blessed us.\\nBut the God who created the entire universe\\u2014and every intricate part of you\\u2014knew just what He was doing when He gave you each of your gifts, talents, and abilities. He knew the people you would call family, friends, classmates. He has plans for you and has given you gifts so that you can bless others and point them to Jesus and His kingdom.\\nWhat has God gifted you with? Maybe it\\u2019s a musical talent or athletic ability. Maybe He\\u2019s given you the gift of compassion for others. Maybe you\\u2019re a leader. Whatever it is, rather than compare or shrink back, thank Him and use your gifts for God\\u2019s glory. \\n\\u2022 Why do we compare ourselves to others? Why do we think God has given them better gifts than us?\\u2022 What are your talents? What are your spiritual gifts? If you don\\u2019t know, ask a pastor, camp counselor, or other trusted Christian friend.\\u2022 What are ways Jesus might want you to use the gifts He\\u2019s given you for His kingdom?\\nWhatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people. Colossians 3:23 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\n1 Corinthians 12:4, 12-26; Colossians 3:17, 23-24'