Gifts - a poem by Erynne DeVore

I wonder if you have thought about

The poems that I spout

I think you are learning the lessons

And I know you’re asking good questions

But today my poem is about something new

And that’s the gifts God gave to YOU

And the reasons I choose to teach in poems

Is because words are how I solve my problems

Writing is my gift from God

And I get to share it with my squad

One of the reasons God gives us talents

Is because helping other’s is one of Jesus’ follower’s assignments

We can share God’s love

When we share parts of ourselves, the best of

So yes sharing our gifts is one important thing

But I think joy is another reason we have gifts to bring

While we don’t want to forget that we can use our gifts to teach

I don’t think gifts are alone for us to preach

I think we can enjoy hobbies, gifts, and talents

Because God would want God’s children

To enjoy life’s fun and amusements

So I’m here today asking all of you

Children, Teenagers, and adults too!

What interests and gifts were you given

From God in Heaven?

It is ok if you don’t know

It can take some time to try new things and grow

Mistakes happen and not everything is your deal

But I promise there is something special inside of you just waiting to reveal

If you know what that special gift might be

Will you share it with us with glee?

Maybe you sing, dance, garden, or paint!

Maybe you give the world’s best hugs or can count to one million and eighty-eight!

Whatever it is that brings you joy

And helps the ones around you learn and enjoy

Could be that thing you share with your church friends

And we could watch all of your gifts on a video with no end!

In the coming weeks we will hear

About how some of you use your gifts in ways most sincere

And God surrounds us in comfort and love and joy and grace

And together in life we rejoice in God’s gifted embrace!