You, like me, are probably inundated with emails of nice saying, pictures, and the latest things “from God.”  They ask you to circulate it to everyone you know.  I seldom do.  But once in a while something comes across that is really worth reading and taking on-board.  I just received one — don’t know the original author — that I want to share with you.  It is for all of us as we are all called to be ministers of the Lord to others as He gives opportunity.  It is called Talent or Anointing? Let us all pray and seek God for His anointing.

When someone sings and you are caught up with the beauty of the singer’s voice, that is talent; when someone sings and you are caught up with the beauty of the Lord, that is anointing.

When someone teaches and challenges your mind, that is talent; when someone teaches and challenges your spirit, that is anointing.

When someone writes and stirs your imagination, that is talent; when someone writes and stirs your heart, that is anointing.

When someone speaks and gets you to follow him, that is talent; when someone speaks and gets you to follow Jesus, that is anointing.

When someone counsels you and builds your confidence, that is talent; when someone counsels you and builds your faith, that is anointing.

When someone motivates you to take up a noble cause, that is talent; when someone motivates you to take up your cross, that is anointing.

When you are filled with self-confidence and achieve your goals, that is talent; when you are filled with the Holy Spirit and do the will of God, that is anointing.

When you work hard and receive the applause of men, that is talent; when you remain faithful and receive the approval of God, that is anointing.