Pimpin' Is Easy?

One of the biggest enigmas I’ve often thought about is if everyone on the face of this Earth is gifted to do at least one thing. As far as people I’ve had the discussion with, it’s about 50/50. Half the people think that everyone is gifted to do at least one thing, and the other half believe there’s no way everyone has some sort of talent. Whatever your belief, the thought of talent seems simple, but it’s kind of an elusive concept to grasp.

Talent is defined as “a special natural ability or aptitude,” with another definition saying “a capacity for achievement or success.” So in one case it’s looked at as something that’s natural and in another sense it’s looked at as something that has to be achieved. I look at talent as something that’s totally God given. Not by anything that we do, but because He gives it to us and chooses how to disperse the talent. It’s my faith in God that allows me to believe in the concept of talent. In Romans chapter 11, Paul said “for the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.” That’s what I believe—God freely gives.

So WHY IN THE WORLD did I title this post “Pimpin’ is easy?” Well because after you find your particular gift/gifts, the idea of “pimpin’” can make its way into your way of thinking and into your life and it can be EXTREMELY easy to do. A pimp is someone who solicits something for a gain in some form. I have seen SO many cases where people that have been INSANELY talented, have had their gifts pimped by someone else. I’ve also seen those same people pimpin’ their own gifts. By no means am I saying that your gifts shouldn’t open doors for you to be blessed, but I do think you should PROTECT your gift. Everybody isn’t ready to receive your gift. ALWAYS keep that in mind. Water your gift and help it grow. Be eeeeeeever so protective of your gift because it is God given. Lastly, think of your gift as your child. LOVE it! Spend time with it! STAY HUMBLE!

This isn’t just a “musician post” as I’m sure a few will take it. I believe that EVERYONE is gifted and the way you treat your gift/s is TOTALLY up to you.

Evelyn Mary Dunbar, who was the only salaried woman artist of the painters and sculptors employed during World War II, claimed that “We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light.”  She had to endure some things to keep using her gift—you may have to as well.

Keep the faith, hope and love ALIVE

~M.A.~