...that in him you were enriched in every way, with all discourse and all knowledge, as the testimony to Christ was confirmed among you, so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. -1 Corinthians 1:5-7
For some reason, it just popped into my mind this afternoon how our language of love is related to how we serve the Lord through the gifts He has given us. Very timely because the first reading speaks of how God equips us in our service to Him. Thus, when I re-read the readings for today, I got the Lord's confirmation to write about the gifts through which I am able to show my love for Him and serve Him.
I've always said how words are important to me and how I feel love when I receive affirmation from the people I value most, whether verbal or in written form. I am also able to express my love to them in return through words, especially when I write it down. Therefore, I have come to recognize that my primary language of love is WORDS.
In the same way, I just realized that my primary language of love to God is likewise WORDS. Come to think of it, I help in His ministry by leading worship, giving teachings and exhortations, and through what I have been doing in this blog... all of which entail speaking or writing. More so, my job as a preschool teacher, is also one way I get to SPEAK of His love, as I minister to little kids. Add to that my ultimate dream of writing and publishing children's book that, of course, speak the truth about Jesus and God's love.
When I completed my Five-Year Life Dreams Success Journal (by Bo Sanchez), I came up with my life mission which is:
to use my talents in teaching and writing to serve and touch others so that they may grow in Christ and live a happy and full life.
I didn't realize then but the two gifts that I wrote down are both related to WORDS. I believe that this is the language through which I am best able to express my love and this applies even to God. Slowly but surely, I am fulfilling this mission in my own little ways. I continue to pray each day to the Lord that He allows me to grow these talents so that I may enrich myself and my loved ones emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, and even financially, and serve Him better through what I do.
The language of love-service to God analogy doesn't just apply to me. I see it in Rye, whose primary language of love is SERVICE. As much as he works hard for his loved ones so that he could provide for them and prepare for the future, he gives his all in his work so that he may earn more for the Lord. He has the kindest, most generous heart and he is just ready to give what he has in order to help out in the Lord's ministry, wherever financial help is needed most.
Another example is Mico, whose primary language of love is also SERVICE. He would wait for me or Robby for hours just so we have a ride going to school or back home. He would go as far as MOA to pick up Robby and drive back to Antipolo if necessary because that's one of the ways he expresses his love to his family. He would even go back home to get a gift for Robby's friend which he forgot to bring even if he was running late for his oral exam. In a similar way, he expresses his love to the Lord by devoting his time and talent in playing the guitar through the Praise/Music Ministry. Wherever the Lord takes him, he would go - from San Carlos, to Makati, to Alabang, to UP, to PICC, or Baguio; Surely, he'll be there to make music for Him.
I used to believe that I did not possess any talent or gift but I now realize that to say that is an insult to our Creator. We are beyond blessed and all the more equipped because it is our primary purpose and goal to serve and glorify our God. We are able to do different things for Him because we love Him, and the best way we express this love is through the language closest to our hearts. If we can show our love to the people dearest to us through this special language, what more to our God?
I used to believe that I did not possess any talent or gift but I now realize that to say that is an insult to our Creator. We are beyond blessed and all the more equipped because it is our primary purpose and goal to serve and glorify our God. We are able to do different things for Him because we love Him, and the best way we express this love is through the language closest to our hearts. If we can show our love to the people dearest to us through this special language, what more to our God?
What's your love language? Do you use it to serve and praise Him? It's time you do.
Ciao!
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