Stop Hiding Your Gift | Empower Her Blog

• What if the very gift you’ve been hiding is the thing someone else desperately needs?

  
  

I grew up singing.

Church choirs, school concerts, even scholarships that helped me through college. Singing was always woven into my story. But somewhere along the way, I stopped leading songs. I compared my voice to others, felt insecure, and politely declined anytime someone asked me to lead.

When I read the parable of the talents again here recently, I saw myself in the servant who buried what his master entrusted to him. Not because he failed, but because he was too afraid to try. That realization broke me. I had been hiding my gift.

“Obedience matters more than perfection.”

A Small Step of Faith Leads To Breakthrough

Soon after, I was asked to lead a song. At the same time, a family member of mine was struggling with fear about stepping into what God had asked them to do. I thought about them as I prayed over that moment.

If I said yes, maybe the words of the song would strengthen them.

So I stepped out. Nervous. Unsure. But I trusted God.

And you know what? That act of obedience rippled out. My family member found the courage to step into their own calling and they did it beautifully.

“Your hidden gift might be someone else’s breakthrough.”

Sharing My Story For You

Our gifts are not just for us.

God weaves them into our lives because He knows they’ll bless others. When we bury them, someone else misses out. When we use them, even imperfectly, God multiplies the impact.

Verse of the Day

Matthew 25:23 (NIV) "“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’"

Reflection

Take a moment and ask yourself:

• What gift have I been hiding?

• What fear or comparison has kept me from using it?

• Who might be waiting on my obedience?

Write it down. Pray over it. And trust God to use it.

The Gift Challenge ✨

This week, use your gift once, no matter how small.

• Sing a line.

• Write a prayer.

• Encourage a sister.

• Share your story.

Then let us know what happens. Tag @wesharetoempower on social, or reply through Empower Her Mail so we can cheer you on.

💬 Did this speak to you?

Comment your biggest takeaway or Email us “blog” so we know you’re reading:

EMAIL US

💌 P.S. Want more moments like this in your inbox?

Join the Empower Her Mail list for weekly encouragement, faith tools, and resources that will strengthen your walk with God and keep you covered in prayer. Head to wesharetoempower.com/letsbuild to sign up today!

📝 Has God been speaking to you too?

We’d love to feature your story on the Empower Her Blog! If this message resonates or reminds you of a testimony, breakthrough, or lesson God has walked you through, don’t keep it to yourself. Send your testimony to wesharetoempower.com/mystory

Your story could be the encouragement another woman is praying for.

🤝 Want to sow into this ministry?

If you’ve been blessed by the Empower Her Blog and feel led to support the work we’re doing whether it’s through blog sponsorship, monthly giving, or a one-time seed we invite you to partner with us.

Every gift helps us continue to share real faith-filled testimonies, share resources, and pour into the lives of women around the world. Plus, when you give, you’re helping us live out the mission of building by faith together.

🌱 You can give at wesharetoempower.com/give.

Thank you for helping us reach and empower more women through the love of Christ.🤝