What is your sweet spot?

A few weeks ago, I had to choose a book by Max Lucado to read for my grammar class book report. It took me what seemed like for ever to find the perfect book. I finally found a book by him entitled "Living in Your Sweet Spot, The Cure For The Common Life." As soon as I read the first page of that book, I COULD NOT set it down. Max Lucado's mission in this book was to help the reader realize what unique talents that God has given to the reader so that he can use them for God's glory. It was EXACTLY what I needed! I am a senior in highschool, and I have been praying and asking for God to reveal to me what His plan is for my life since I was in 9th grade. At this point in my life, I truly believe God is wanting me to teach history. History is the one subject that I excel in. So far, If my memory serves me right, throughout my entire high school career, I have retained an "A+" in every history course that I have taken EXCEPT for a "B" in a Tennessee history class my freshman year. By reading that book God revealed to me EVERY single gift that He has blessed me with. I highly recommend reading "Living in Your Sweet Spot." I felt so important and valuable while reading through it. I learned so much about my personality too. I learned that EVERYTHING that I can do a little bit better than others should be used for His glory. I love taking history courses and learning about different periods in time. What bores or confuses others in history usually excites and intrigues me. I honestly believe that I could serve God the best through having my own history class one day. God is so prevalent in history, and I would love to have the opportunity to show children/teens that America's success comes from the Bible and our Christian heritage. Also, the dangers of communism, humanism, and socialism need to be taught as well. Just the thought of being a history teacher excites me! What is your sweet spot? What can you do a little bit better than others? Can you paint or draw a masterpiece, take breathtaking photographs, figure numbers and decimals and percents like a human calculator, bake delicious cakes or cupcakes, fix almost anything on a car, lead a group or committee, plant a perfect garden, help lead your sports team to victory, lend a listening ear to a friend, give godly advice to someone, or maybe decorate a room so it looks like a professional decorator did it? What did you always love to do as a child because that can help you decide as well. What do you love to do now? What makes your smile? God is just waiting for you to exalt him through your talents. STOP wasting time and get busy! I challenge you (you knew that was coming didn't you!) to make a list of your sweet spots, and use of them tomorrow to help someone. It will definitely boost your mood and confidence. Most importantly, though, it will make God smile.Start using your gifts today!