CiCi's Space

While recently attending a food & craft fair, there were so many vendors that I could hardly take it all in. So much creativity all in one place~beautiful aprons, birdhouses, knitted caps, unique potholders, wooden bowels, jewelry, glass art…..What was obvious is that the vendors had spent much time honing their craft. “God has given you an amazing gift!” I said to one vendor while admiring his birdhouses. There were plenty of vendors offering samples of their jams, marinara sauce, roasted pumpkin seeds, toffee, popcorn….After sampling the dark chocolate toffee, I purchased a bag on the spot. It was worth every cent!

While all of the beautiful creations I enjoyed were man-made, it is God that gives each of us our gifts and talents. “Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart, as working for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians 3:23). He is the one who blesses the work of our hands and gives us success, whether it’s creating beautiful art, making delicious jams, playing an instrument or writing a book. One of my favorite verses is “Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him to help you do it, and he will” (Psalm 37:5). This is a great reminder to do whatever God has called me to do and trust Him for the best outcome:)