\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It all started with American Idol several years ago.\u00a0 Now we have all kinds a live competitions on TV; America’s Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance?, Live to Dance and The Voice.\u00a0 I wonder what next year will bring.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 So why is our society so certain that fame and fortune will bring them happiness and acceptance?\u00a0 There are many ways for us to leave our mark on this world.\u00a0 Usually sudden fame brings lots of stress and other things that can be detrimental to our well being.\u00a0 Many people do not do well in the spotlight.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 God gives each of us gifts and talents as He chooses.\u00a0 Ephesians\u00a0 chapter 4 tells us some of the gifts He gives.\u00a0 He gives us what we need, not necessarily what we want.\u00a0 God can give us gifts in many areas of \u00a0life.\u00a0 Some can sing or write beautiful music.\u00a0 Some can dance and entertain masses.\u00a0 Some can write wonderful stories.\u00a0 Some have hidden talents like grace, patience, hospitality, or a ministry of helping others.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 God has placed within every individual the talents and giftings they will need to fulfill His destiny in them.\u00a0 We may look around and envy someone who has a different talent and wish it could be us, but God has given us all we need.\u00a0 Phillipians 4:19 says, “…..my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Jesus Christ.”<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A good parent will give their child things that will help him\/her to become better individuals.\u00a0 A child will almost always choose a cookie or candy over a celery stick or a piece of cheese, but what is better for them?<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sometimes it can be a challenge to find God’s purpose for us.\u00a0 But, if we search for it, He will help us discover our place in this world.\u00a0 Because it is He who has created each of usand He knows us better than we know ourselves, I think it is safe to say, “God knows best.”<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 True peace and happiness comes from knowing who you are in Jesus and walking in His destiny for you.\u00a0 Maybe you will be the next American Idol, but maybe you will find fulfillent and happiness in a completely different arena.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It all started with American Idol several years ago.\u00a0 Now we have all kinds a live competitions on TV; America’s Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance?, Live to Dance and The Voice.\u00a0 I wonder what next year will bring. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 So why is our society so certain that fame and fortune will…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":420,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[8,9],"class_list":["post-49","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-encouragement","tag-fame","tag-worldly-glory"],"yoast_head":"\n