There is this young man with autism that I follow that is an artist. He is so incredibly gifted! I have not seen one piece of his work, that wasn’t beautifully done. Though I know that he has some limitations in some ways, he has none when it comes to his art. When I see his art, it brings my heart, as well as many others joy. I know a man that cannot read or write, although he is an incredible mechanic.  His gift may not be in reading or writing, but his level of skill in working with vehicles is phenomenal! He has helped many with their vehicles in many different ways. When I was a little girl, I had a friend with special needs. She could not do some of the things that my other friends could do. However, she showed me how beautiful friendship could be, even with little words said. She had the gift of friendship and showed it well with her beautiful heart. It does not matter who we are, or where we come from; we all have our own set of strengths and struggles. Although despite the things that challenge us, God can use us all beautifully, for His glory. Whether that be painting, being a mechanic, simply being a beautiful friend; we all have something beautiful that God has blessed us with. We all have something to offer the world! May we remember to not let our limitations define us, but use our gifts limitlessly for His glory.

Erin Fitts-Brower

Romans 12:4-8 NIV

 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.