"This looks like a job for… Rita Baird!"
Okay, the truth is, I've never said that. And there is no Bat Signal illuminating the sky (I wouldn't see it anyway, since I prefer to sleep as much as I can when it's dark) or Jimmy Olson calling me on his signal watch (unless my husband changes his name to Jimmy and suddenly decides to get an iWatch). But when a friend needs a place to sleep, or a home-cooked meal, or a babysitter, or just some extra loving, my call to action is four simple words:
Sure, come on over!
It's your birthday? I'll whip up some chocolate cupcakes!
Your kids are here for a playdate? I can make cookies or popcorn.
Having a hard week? I'll double dinner and drop off a potpie and visit with you for a bit.
Who knew that under this ordinary-suburban-mom exterior were these amazing superpowers lying dormant all these years?
Tsk, you scoff. That's not a superpower. Almost anyone can do that!
Which is true. My superpowers are not elasticity, invisibility, or telekinesis; rather, they are hospitality, flexibility, generosity, and a love for baking. But still, not everyone has those qualities! And there are plenty of things that I can NOT do. So while other people have their talents, I have mine, and I have recently realized that just because my talents are commonplace doesn't mean they are not special. With my specific God-given skill set, I can do all I can in the here and now to serve the people I come in contact with. The best part? I didn't need to be zapped by gamma rays (and turn mean and green) or get bitten by a radioactive spider (ew! and ouch!) to use my superpowers!
So, what are your superpowers? How has God uniquely shaped you? How can you use your talents to serve and build His Kingdom? Is there a step of faith that you have hesitated to take? Is now the time?
"With great power comes great responsibility," right?
"With great power comes great responsibility," right?
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