How often do you have moments when you feel like no one cares about you? Or maybe you wish you had more money or stuff... maybe a cool iPad 2 or one of those nifty Android smartphones. Simply put... you're not happy. Things can always be better for you.
Maybe you wish that you didn't have certain things... such as a pesky sibling or an annoying relative. Maybe there's something you take for granted... and don't realize that not having it really does affect you.
I had the unpleasant experience two weeks ago of getting my wisdom teeth removed. I only had three... I don't know how much worse it would have been if I had four! For almost a week, I had to endure through pain, pasty/soupy food, and feeling absolutely unproductive. If I talked for any more than two minutes at a time, it hurt! I mean, it hurt so much that I couldn't do anything... that included watching TV.
Some of you may be thinking I'm a little bit of a masochist because I didn't take my prescribed narcotics... I just didn't want to touch the stuff. Advil and Aleve were somewhat helpful, but it still did hurt... a lot.
As I endured through the horrible pain and suffering (pascho in Koine Greek... it means "I am suffering"), I realized just how important my mouth really is. Seriously... we might complain about our crooked teeth or somebody's kiss of death breath, but very rarely do we realize just how horrible it really is to not be able to eat or talk.
I became mighty thankful after that experience. I began to appreciate more of what God has given me. So what if I don't look like that "perfect guy" on the beach? I don't have to look like The Situation. God didn't design me that way... if He did, then you'll probably be watching me on "Jersey Shore" or on some other hot TV show. However, the talents God has given me is a responsibility that I bear. I must use it for God's glory. I can't make the excuse Moses tried to use... "God, I can't speak." This was the guy who could have been the prince of Egypt, and he was groomed for it, and now, he was telling God he couldn't do it. God wasn't happy about that... "Who made man's mouth?"
I hope that you realize that you have amazing talents. Some are talented with music... others with knowledge... and still others, the ability to inspire and build others up. Use those talents... and be thankful for what God has given you. Engage that mind of yours... laziness never pays, and it comes with a price.
Hope you have a blessed day wherever you are,
Jonathan Oh
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