A story is told of a woman who operated a daycare for children from her home. As she transported children in her car one day, a fire truck zoomed by. The kids were thrilled to see a Dalmatian on the front seat.

They began a conversation about the duties of the “fire dog.” One child suggested that they use the dog to keep the crowds back.

Another said the Dalmatian is just for good luck. But young Jamie brought the argument to an end when he said, “They use the dog to find the hydrant!”

He reminds us that we all have useful abilities. Some of our skills are apparent. Some are hidden. Some can be improved with work. Some have yet to be developed. But all of us can contribute, and usually in more ways than we realize.

Madame Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (she won two), said this about giftedness: “Life is not easy for any of us, but what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.”

Isn’t it wonderful however that life is not an experience we need to make alone.  God promises us that everyday He will walk with us and be with us if we would just be willing to be aware of His presence.  Jesus taught His disciples to pray: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven…”

May today be a day when you are seeking to do God’s will.