A classic line from the movie Good Will Hunting starring Matt Damon and Robin Williams. While this title has nothing to do with today’s blog, the scene featuring the words, “how about them apples” refers to taking chances, risking embarrassment to achieve a desired result or destination. The story line of this movie is a juvenile, bouncing around several homes as an orphan, eventually realizing an amazing talent as a math genius. Will, played by Matt Damon, gets a job as a janitor at M.I.T. so he can begin to activate this gift.
One of the college professors at M.I.T. places a problem on a white board outside his classroom, Applied Mathematics. When Will finishes the problem during one of his shifts, the professor is dumbfounded that no one in his class completed it. Will’s girlfriend asks him why he loves organic chemistry as they enjoy a meal together. Not sure how to explain his gift, Will uses an analogy like a great musician, “I’m not sure how, but when it comes to math, I can just play.”
I believe each person is blessed with an unique gift, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7. Some have yet to discover this gift, others are not sure how to apply it and there are those like Will, who are afraid to use their gift initially. Although math is not my gift, I can relate to Will’s analogy in his explanation of his special gift. My gift is writing; it flows out of me, from my soul, through my mind and onto a piece of paper or computer screen naturally. God has unveiled another world through the power of the Holy Spirit which oozes ideas out of me daily.
My dilemma is how can writing provide for the needs of me and my family. What arena, avenue or resource do I need to unleash this gift? I have poems, short stories, a musical, games, songs and 2 movies, yet I need the Lord’s help to open one or more of these doors. So now I need to find that job like Will, which places me into direct access with the right people who can help me realize my full potential. Go and do likewise!
by Jay Mankus
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