A gift is a gift—right?

Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father.

I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here.

Are you content with your gifting?

I’ve mentioned before—at least I believe I’ve discussed my issue with my voice here—for the longest time, I wouldn’t say I liked how I sounded. Let’s say I was discontent with God’s gift.

The main point is that I didn’t recognize my voice as a gift from God. I was very self-focused compared to being Father-focused. “Why is my voice different?” “Why do I sound the way I do.”

My, my. I, I.
Ugh, it’s all about me.

Yet… This gift from Father, my voice, brings me such joy today. Audiobook narrator. Podcast host. Speaker. Radio host. Conference emcee. Goodness. How did I not know?

Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 (paraphrase)

Our Lord knows us. His plan for us never changes.

He designed us for His purpose and has placed us exactly where He needs us.

God gifts us to care for His children in unique ways.

Yet not every gift, though excellent and perfect, is the one we expect to get.

• The gift of perseverance can be a gift wrapped in struggles.
• The gift of knowledge can be wrapped in limited relationships.
• The gift of mercy can be a gift wrapped in trials.
• The gift of peace can be wrapped in a submissive heart.
• The gift of encouragement can be wrapped in a different voice.
• The gift of contentment is wrapped in less of me and more of God.

And Joy?

J.O.Y. is always wrapped in Jesus, Overflowing You … and me.

What gift has Father given you that you may not be content with?

Let’s journey together.

Oh, Father, You are the Lover of my Soul.
You are the ultimate gift-giver, and I adore You.
Open my heart to receive all You have for me.
Help me to understand that my desires are not always Your best for me.
I know Your gifts are good and perfect.
Remind my heart when I begin to back away from Your best.
Help me remain steadfast and true to Your calling for my life, to honor and glorify You.
Hallelujah.

Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves; do what it says. James 1:22

May YHWH bless you, keep you, and guide you in all you do. Until next time, this is Linda Goldfarb, and I’m so glad we are on this journey together with Father.