No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." [1 Corinthians 2:9, NLT]
During my college years I was a chemistry major who loved to skateboard and play heavy metal music on my guitar. I was also struggling with my feelings of attraction to other guys. When I felt the Spirit nudging me toward going to seminary, I remember asking God "Are you crazy? Isn't there a religion major out there who listens to contemporary Christian music you would rather send?" God's reply, although not audible, was "I know what I'm doing. You're going to have to trust me." "O.K., God," I finally consented, "If you're crazy enough to call me. I'm crazy enough to go."
Years later, I finally saw God's method to the madness. What I thought were handicaps and barriers were actually my greatest gifts. God would go on to use my analytical mind, my love of outsider sports, my guitar playing AND my being gay to share the love of Christ in ways I couldn't have done otherwise.
Do you believe that God can use you to do wonderful things in other people's lives? Do you really believe it? God has given LGBT Christians many amazing and wonderful gifts. We seem to have been blessed with more than our fair share of creativity, vision, passion and love. Never doubt the gifts that God has given you and trust with all your heart that God has exciting plans for your future.
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