Background to use it or lose it

As a singer, I was always looking at those who using their voices for God. Wanting to be that person. Thinking, "God if only you let me....I would really glorify you!" But it doesn't work that way. And you really can't force you way into a position of ministry or service....cause then you're just serving your own ego or wants. Unless God calls you to a position, you will never be truly happy there. There will always be this "emptiness". Here's the deal, find your happiness in just being with Him. We tend to run around looking for fulfillment in everything that can be taken away from us. When we realize in the midst of life's storms that God is all we have left after we've lost all...then we begin to realize that He is all we really need. For me, this is the start of a more complete life.
Some verses to consider, Psalms 37:4,5

Use it or lose it?

As servants of Christ, we are equipped with certain gifts by the Holy Spirit. In addition to that we all have a set of natural talents we are born with. It is the combination of these two sets, along with perseverance and practice, that our “skill set” is formed. It is a very natural feeling to find ourselves frustrated as we idly sit on the sidelines while longing to be used by God in the areas we know we are equipped to work in.

Part of the training we receive during this life is that of waiting upon the Lord. Our reliance upon Him is directly connected to our faith in Him to accomplish that which He has planned for us. Concerning gifts and talents, we have to realize that we are part of His plan and not vice versa. To find our joy in His presence, being available to Him, dependent upon Him for everything…that is our real calling. Then when He wants to use us, we go.

The Master has a toolbox and I am one of the instruments at His disposal. I cannot tell Him when to use me, that is His preference. What I can do is to make sure I am sharp and free of rust, ready to be used at His call and when His hand is upon me. Any effort to do the job myself is pure folly and only leads to heartache and disappointment.