How can your talents and gifts bless others?

Tony answered…

I have a lot of disabilities, so it's hard for me to think that I have any talents or gifts.

In a blessing I received from a special member of our Stake, he told me that I am a gift from God. That I am a gift of love. Over the years, my parents have seen this unfold. Mom says I have opened doors that were closed to members. She says I have softened hearts that had no desire to know God.

My love and enthusiasm for life, for Church, for others just shines through and I love everyone. My love is my strongest gift and others feel it.

How does this bless their lives?

My foster brothers softened their anger with their situations. Family and friends have softened their own disappointments with their situations. Everyone says they feel a special spirit in me. Other mothers want to protect me, other boys my age want to follow my example of enthusiasm for service. Church leaders want me to be included and involved. Everyone helps me feel included, therefore everyone is learning to be of service to others. When we are in the service of others we are in the service of our Lord. And He blesses our efforts.

bob answered…

we are all different . in every way . that's the way it's supposed to be . i don't know the things you know , and you don't know where i've been . the life experiences i have are not from the church of jesus christ of latter day saints . i didn't go to church for 50 years . i'm an alccoholic , but i have been sober since 1989 . i did every bad thing . now i don't . i have come back to church now and have found that i have a story to tell that is helpful to many people that have wandered from the straight and narrow . i work with missionaries and am able to help people understand the church in common language . i work with troubled and addicted people and have success with people opening up and being honest with themselves . a healing thing , as it were , and it's hard to lie to me . i've been there . that is a gift that i have that i can now use .
it took me long to come back , and i'm never going back out there . i'm going to stay right here and help less fortunate souls any way i can .
i love this church and the teachings . it's simple , logical and true .
that's it

Daniel answered…

I had the wonderful opportunity to go out with missionaries once and I had a very wonderful experience. I speak six languages one being American Sign Language. We had an appointment to see a family but they were busy at the time so we were going to drive and to another family's home for a quick visit. The other family was close so I asked my companion if we could just walk there and he said yes. It was Christmas time so we were waving at people outside. One elderly lady we waved at just stared at us so we told her Merry Christmas and she made the motion she was deaf. She told me she had read The Book of Mormon but was unable to find anyone that knew sign language. I was blessed to teach her the Restoration of the Gospel and she knew with out a doubt the church is true because she could feel it in her heart.

Kyle answered…

I believe, and our church believes, that all of our gifts and talents are a gift from our Heavenly Father. He has given each of us an ability to do something, and He wants us to use those abilities for the good of everyone. I have been blessed with the ability to sing. I am not the best, nor will I ever be the best. But I use the voice that I have to bring music to people. I am always finding ways to improve my talents, and that pleases Heavenly Father so much. Just like when we get gifts at Christmas or for our birthdays, the people who give us the gifts want us to use them. Every single person has a talent or gift. Some people are good at math, some are good at football, some are good at acting, etc. Always use what talents you have to benefit everyone.

Bentley Murdock answered…

We are all distinctly unique from one another, and this is all part of our Heavenly Father's perfect plan for us. He knew that we would all excell in different areas, therefore balancing the entire structure or existence.

Our responsibility, as His children, is to remember that WE are a piece of that amazing plan. Our role, as insignificant as it may seem, is crucial to the proper function of all other related & unrelated pieces of this "machine".

When we think about the minor details of daily life, often we forget how important the talents & abilities are, of those around us. When we hop in the car & go run errands, thousands & thousands of peoples' abilities & talents are at work. As a musician, it's clear to me that no matter how simple some piece of the puzzle seems, it's complexity of purpose is always evident, the moment it disappears. For example, the entire outcome of a live musical performace, depends solely & entirely upon the tiniest little strand of copper (as thin as a strand of hair), inside the tiniest glass fuse, found in the surge protector of a plug strip. If that strand of copper failed, or was missing in action, nothing would function, until it was replaced.

Like that tiny strand of copper, we have bright, shining abilities that can contribute to the greater good of some phenomenally collective "performance". Whether it's sorting mail, fixing cars, driving trucks, or singing at the top of your lungs... Our talents & gifts bless the lives around us, every single day. All we have to do is let them do what they do best... Shine.

E. Carlson answered…

This is a good question, for I have asked it many times. Seeing other people's gifts and abilities can be so easy, yet realizing your own skills and talents can be so difficult. How do we find the right balance between retaining our divine potential while yet humbly remembering "the nothingness... of men" (Helaman 12:7)?

President Uchtdorf referred to this dilemma as a paradox of man, saying "... compared to God, man is nothing; yet we are everything to God" ("You Matter to Him" November 2011 Ensign). If we follow the Savior's example and go about "doing good" (Acts 10:38), we will undoubtedly find ways to help our fellow men - even in the small things.

Quinton "Quin" Motteshard answered…

As I mentioned, I have been blessed with the gift of art and video production. Art has a big influence on my life and video production is a great way to share my talents with the world. By using my talents for righteous purposes, I can make a statement with what I draw and with my videos, I can invite others into my life and say "This is me, this is what I do, I love doing what I do, and guess what? You're coming too!" I can show everyone that I am no different from everyone else and that I like to have fun and maybe, I can influence someone on the otherside of the world to feel the same way and increase their individual worth.

One art project I would like to do in the future is to paint a Mural somehwere in my hometown to help everyone to take a stand for what they believe in and remember who they are.

All our talents can make a difference. We just need to figure out how.

Bryson answered…

I always wondered how my talents and gifts from Heavenly Father could bless others. I struggled to be a good leader for a while because I felt that I didnt have anything that could help other people. Apparently the Lord thought otherwise. I was recently called as a District leader in my mission, which means I lead a group of 7 missionaries and Help them become better missionaries. I have discovered however that being a leader is a position of service rather then seniority. Being a leader has been very difficult for me because I really do want to help others but again I have felt, "what do I have that could help them?" the Lord has blessed me to recoginze the talents and gifts that I do have and I have been able to see that I can help them, Mostly by being an example to them. We all have our own talents and gifts. I think of the parable in Matthew 23 about the talents. we are given talents to use and as we use them we are given greater responsiblity, but if we dont use them then they will be taken from us. We may not always see how our Talents can help others but as we use them and ask Father in Heaven to help us develop them he will bless you to see how you can bless others. It is one of the greatest joys in life to help others and to see them recieve happiness from your service. And with great power comes great responsibility.

Ken answered…

We all develop talents and gifts that we can share with others. The Church gives members an opportunity to share their talents with others through home visits, service projects, teaching a lesson, or speaking in church. As an example, for nearly 30 years I've been an American Red Cross first aid instructor. I teach everything from CPR to wilderness first aid. Every year through the Church, I have multiple opportunities to teach first aid skills to boy scouts and their leaders, teenage girls who go to summer camp, and members in the Church's organization for women.

Ryan answered…

Each of us is blessed with the ability to "Let our light so shine".... to Glorify our Father in Heaven.
When you are passionate about something in life that can turn people to God... embrace that passion as a clue to your individual gift. Be realistic about your passion and take time to understand its potential. Once you do that, you will find a way to cultivate that gift to share with another.
Just as we understand the concept of a single seed... it will grow if you nurture it.
I have seen the impossible be possible, I have experienced what appears hopeless be inspirational. I continue to look for things that are praiseworthy and of good report....
We need to seek for these things in ourselves and others. You have it. FIND IT.

Katie Neubaum answered…

I have been singing and playing the piano my whole life. I believe that these are talents given to me by my Heavenly Father. I find my greatest joy in performing for others. I know that through music I can inspire others to seek after their talents. There is something very special about singing church related music and spiritual songs. The spirit of the Lord is so easily felt through music. I am so grateful for my ability to sing and be a witness of spiritual matters through music.

Alena answered…

Each of us have been blessed with God-given talents and gifts. We are on this Earth to uplift and serve each other. If you hide the very gifts he has given you, then you are taking away the opportunity for personal growth and serving others. Talents are given, but they can also be lost if we don't use them. It is our responsibility to learn what they are, nurture them, and then share them.

Bryson answered…

 I think that each person has been given specific talents and abilities that make them unique. As such, I think that God would have us share those talents with others. For me, I try and use my music to uplift and strengthen others. If I have made someone smile or lightened their load through music, then I have succeeded. Sometimes people get discouraged thinking that they don't have obvious talents, or that they are not as important as others. I promise that your talents are just as meaningful as anyone else's. Say you have a talent for baking, you could share a treat with someone in need. Say you have the gift of a listening ear maybe someone really needs to feel heard. What is important is that we find those talents and put them to good use. Someone surely could benefit from yours.

Rachelle answered…

My talents enrich and bless my life, my family, and those I serve as I fulfill my duties as a member of the church. I have found blessings in serving others and increased strength as Heavenly Father has enabled me to do difficult things.

Shandarae answered…

I am so thankful for my many talents I have. I have often looked at others and had wished I could do what they do or be as good at something as them. But I am so thankful for the many talents I have been blessed with. Some of my talents are sewing I've been sewing since I was 8 years old and I love creating new things. I also love to cook and meet new people. I guess I'm like the typical future mormon house wife. I love to help others and make them laugh and smile. I am always trying to make new friends and help everyone any way I can. I have been blessed with so many talents that I can't even fit it all on here but God has blessed me so much and I try everyday to thank him for my talents and try to develop more so that I can help others or bless others lives with the talents I'm able to develop and share.

Catherine answered…

I'm a friendly and happy person. I think those are gifts with which I've been blessed. I can make sure that I share a friendly smile with everyone. I can offer a listening ear and make efforts to help others have a brighter day after having spent time with me. *Ü*

Michele answered…

I believe I have a talent for remaining positive in almost any situtation. Now that my girls are grown, I have gone back into the workforce working with 500 children in an elementary school. I have a chance on a daily basis to brighten their day with kind words, an act of service or maybe just a smile. Even when days become hectic, I recall how Christ would want me to act toward others. The church has helped me know that everyone is a special Child of God. I try to treat them as I would want my own children treated when they were younger and still learning how to be honest, kind and to do their best with whatever may come their way.

Matthew answered…

In church I get the opportunity to speak a lot. Whether I'm giving a talk on Sunday, teaching a class, or participating in a leadership meeting, I never run out of opportunities to practice my public speaking skills.

My ability to communicate and understand the needs of others helps me bless the lives of those around me. I can reach out to a classmate that is having trouble understanding a tough concept, or diffuse an argument between coworkers. These are just a few examples of how my talents and gifts have helped me bless others.

Michelle answered…

I was taught to refine my natural singing voice by participating in church choirs. I found that Heavenly Father had blessed me to sing and communicate a level of emotion and understanding that could only be done through song. One of the best parts of singing for me is that I can tap into the deep emotions and "spirit" of the song that I am performing and help to transport the audience into what the song is intending them to feel. There was a time in my life where this talent was one of the only ways that I could feel what I now recognize as the truth as of the gospel of Jesus Christ. So it not only blessed the life of others, but my own life as well.

Claire answered…

 I have had the great opportunity to bless others with my musical abilities. Growing up I was blessed to receive music lessons on the piano. Although I loved to play I was very shy and feared playing in front of other people. As I grew older though the opportunity presented itself to accompany as members sang hymns. Although I was afraid to play in front of other, I wanted to share my talents. I know that as i played the piano for people to sing, they were able to feel the spirit as they sang and come closer to their Heavenly Father. As I blessed others lives by accompanying in church meetings, I in return was blessed and my talents developed.

Allison answered…

I mostly write short stories in my native Chinese on life experiences that reflect my faith. I have had feedback from readers who said that they were deeply touched by the Mormon lifestyle and the good deeds they have observed among Mormon members. I am grateful for the love and passion I am given by God for writing, so I can share my belief with many. I am particularly thankful for the knowledge of the Gospel that serves as a compass in life, and leads me toward the goal of eternal happiness.

Mike Lee answered…

as we love one another, and try to help those in needs and be their friends, we can make the world a better place to live :)

Lybi answered…

One of the things that has become increasingly apparent to me as I've lived throughout my life is that not every one has the same likes/dislikes/abilities etc. This is a good thing! We are all different, but if we all work together, we have a lot of power to get things done. I have talents in the areas of music and creative stuff in general. But I TOTALLY struggle to manage details and organization. I love to get to know people who have different strengths from me and get help from them. For example, I trade piano lessons for house cleaning. I love it! I get to share something that I love and that helps someone else and I get invaluable help with what I need. It is such a win-win! In the ward the same thing happens. Some people are great at leadership, some are really good at working with little children, some are good teachers, some have awesome ideas for fun activites etc. The amazing thing is that EVERYONE is good at SOMETHING. And if you find out what your talents are and use them to help others, you get a tremendous feeling of satisfaction. And when you are helped by someone else, you are filled with gratitude, so it paves the way for very fulfilling and mutually beneficial relationships.

Charlie answered…

Like a lot of motor-heads I started mechanic work when I was 14 years old. I usually carry my old toolbox, jumper cables, and a jack in the car when I travel. Sometimes I get the feeling that I should offer help when I see someone having car trouble. I have been able to make some pretty "creative" repairs that have helped people get home- always makes me feel good.

Tina Gilmea answered…

comfort and peace to other peoples life, courage and gratitude for the opportunities to teach and share what God has blessed me with.

Josh answered…

Growing up I loved to sit and listen to my mom play the piano. At church, she has nearly always played the organ in sacrament meeting or the piano in primary or for choir. She plays the piano because she loves it, and she passed that love to me. I don't play as well as my mom, but I play enough and have continued to develop my talents by playing at church.

I have lived in different parts of the United States over the years, and each time I come into a new ward, I notice if they have someone to play the piano for priesthood meetings. If they don't, I step up without being asked. It adds so much to a meeting to have prelude music to set the tone, and then to have that full sound as everyone is singing. It gives me a great sense of fulfillment to know that I have something to offer, and that others can depend on. In nearly every ward I have been in as an adult, I have played the piano for priesthood meetings. I know it's an important part of those meetings, and often if I didn't do it, they would just go without.

Most recently I have been asked to play the organ in sacrament meeting. During the week I often remember that I will have one of the most key roles in helping others worship at church through the singing of hymns. I feel like I am leading our congregation in prayer, and it keeps me humble and sober, and it helps me avoid temptations as I prepare myself for that responsibility each week. I have a profound sense of the importance of that music in worship, that it is one of the focal points for everyone who comes each Sunday morning to renew their covenants with God. I'm so honored to share a gift that God has given me to bless his children.

Jess answered…

One of the things I have come to know about my talents is that they do bless people's lives. I have been singing since I was young and my family swears I will be the next Maria Carey, but it is only because what I sing about it uplifting and inspirational. I may not sound like the pop stars of today, but what I have to sing about is what matters most, living a life that shows ones belief in Jesus Christ and God. When I dance I am able to help bless people to see and feel what the artist of the piece wants portrayed. Everyone has different talents and mine just happen to be those that can touch the heart and soul in ways people cannot understand. God is amazing in giving u different things because we can then appreciate and be blessed by others talents.

Kenneth Chen answered…

Through the gifts and talents i was given, i can use them to protect and defend those who are helpless. Bring hope to those who has none, and bring peace to a world that is overrun by violence.

Catherine Baker answered…

My gifts and talents can help others in their trials. They can comfort the weak and uplift the weary. I am a good listener. I can give good advice, and I like helping people.

Poamrong, and I am a Mormon. answered…

Our Heavenly Father has blessed each, and all of us with spiritual blessings and gifts; that we are able to share and shine his light for the world to see, that all might come to know of his glory and greatness.

Holly answered…

You can use your talents to help others always. We all have different talents so letting others know those talents are important.

Melody answered…

While growing up, I had no "visible" talents: no piano, painting, singing (you know what I mean). However, people would tell me that I was a good listener. As I've matured, I've tried to take that "good listening" compliment and truly "listen," not just hear. As a child, I would hear, as an adult I try to listen without interrupting so that I can listen to not only them, but to the Spirit so if they ask for advice or help, I can give the best advice possible.

Jared answered…

Anybody has a talent that can bless another. One of the most important aspects of our religions is the doing of service for another, the question then arises of, "What is service?" Service in all reality is what you want, if you are good at making people smile, then helping to cheer someone up who is not in the greatest of moods is utilizing a talent and performing a service for someone. One teaching I like to live by is that if more people had a smile and positive attitude in this world, many problems would begin to solve themselves and those that cannot be solved by themselves can be resolved with greater ease from people working together.

Travis answered…

As we seek to better our talents in the service of others, the Lord blesses us with greater talents. A talent i have developed is learning languages. The greater blessing recieved is being able to share this gospel with other people in their native tounge. I inturn am able to broaden my horizons and become a better son of my Heavenly Father.

Mary answered…

Each person has tailor-fit talents and abilities. No one person can do everything. When many people work together, there is a richness in results. There is a power to produce that is far greater than any one person could do by his or her self. One person, however, is a good motivational starting point. :)
May we all strive to be a person who inspires many people to come together and accomplish the impossible! Whether it be curing a disease, understanding a community, solving a problem, or getting someone to smile, all worthwhile ventures are all the more impactful when many people participate.

John answered…

Talents are given to each of us. It is our choice in how to use them. I have chosen to use my talents to bless the lives of others with music. I have chosen in life to perform music that is good and wholesome. I have raised my four children in a home with good music. It fills my heart with joy and happiness to see them as musicians following in the same way. The Lord gave us talents to help one another through service.

Ethan answered…

All of us are born with special and unique talents that are our own. We need to make sure that we do not hide those and that we share them will all we come in contact with. I am so grateful for the talents that I have. We are all duaghters and sons of our Father in Heaven and we are created in his image. He gave us all that we own and we should always do what we can to repay him.

Zachary Coleman answered…

We are all unique. Just look around on the streets, no two of us are exactly the same. Therefore, each of us have different talents and gifts to bless other people's lives. We can have the gift to serve, love, talk, teach, and cope, and many other things as well.

In my life, I have seen the gift of communication help and harm others. As a missionary, I communicate the word of God to others. As I do this, I must make sure the Spirit is with me so that others can receive the message which I share. If I am not worthy, obedient, committed, and focused, I will not have the Spirit with me and my gift will not help others. But as we live a righteous life, our gifts will bless others. If we don't, they will benefit others as much.

Ginger answered…

I've been so amazed to watch my talents increase over the years just by giving service at church. Because I've been able to grow, in turn, I've been able to share with others.

Some of my talents have been very visual and audible in the music field. Listeners to the music I've helped make are uplifted and touched. The folks I've been able to accompany have been supported in the development of their own talents. The choir members have expanded their singing skills, confidence, and testimonies by singing about the Lord and his goodness. I've aided others in learning to play the organ which in turn has blessed their congregations throughout the world. My own life has been comforted by good music. My testimony has been expressed and increased as I've sung the lyrical poetry in the quiet and chaotic corners of my own home.

I've also held responsibilities at church that I never knew I had talent in until I was asked to serve. Organizational skills, listening and communication skills, working with small children, working with people in need, conducting meetings, to name a few. My increase in these areas have blessed how I have served my family to no end.

I have become a believer in 'getting your feet wet' and not being scared to accept opportunities of growth; saying 'yes' to service and 'blooming where you're planted'. The Church has been instrumental in developing my talents and gifts.

Mick answered…

I know many sisters have so many talents and always share their talent with people. I am grateful to have sisters around me as great example.

I am not really talented person but I like to dance Hula and like to share beautiful time with many people. I like to watch people smiling because my Hula, like to hear people feel love and peace because my Hula.

I believe they feel something if I enjoy dancing Hula. I always grateful the opportunity to learn many things through Hula and grateful the blessing what I have the opportunity to dance Hula.

Warren answered…

I believe that everyone has something to give. We all have something that we know, or know how to do, that could be used to help someone else. We just need to be alert for opportunities to serve. In my experience, most things are more enjoyable when they can be shared with someone. Talents and gifts are no different. The more we use what we have been given to bless the lives of those around us, the more we find our own lives blessed. 

Mo Mo answered…

Everybody has a special talent and gift. It was given to you so that you can share it with others. My gift is being able to relate to several people, empathize with them, give them words of encouragement, and being easy to get along with. I can make people feel welcome. I have charity in my heart, and I excel in sharing that with others. Most of the time I am not aware of it until someone comes up to me afterwards and tells me how I have helped them, but they don't understand that it helps me too. By giving of yourself, you help others in ways you will never know.

Jessie answered…

I can use my talents to help others feel the Spirit especially with music. I can also do service with gifts I've been given, and I can help everyone I come in contact with have a better day by sharing my gifts.

Stephen answered…

We all have talents and gifts, and it is our responsibility to use them wisely for the edification (building up/ helping) of others. Right now, I have been greatly blessed with the gifts of intelligence and the ability to acquire knowledge. While this may not be much by itself, when applied, it can be very useful. I am aspiring to be a medical practioner some day, and with the humanitarian efforts headed by the church, I am looking forward to using my then found abilities to help others in distress. There are other members of the church who have many wonderful gifts, and when we all work together, using our different know-hows and talents, we can accomplish many great things.

Nainoa Reaveley! answered…

i believe my talents can help because i can relate to certain people, the expiriences i have had in my life i know that i can help them cope with what ever it is they need help with
i know as a missionary sometime when im knocking on doors i sing and people will answer right in mid-song. at first it used to be embarassing (spelling ;)) but now if they catch me singing its a good ice breaker. haha
as long as your being your self whatever happens is for the best i see it as im on a mission and the lord called me so be myself! :)

Heather answered…

I truly hope that a card that I make of a small gift that I make with loving hands in some way brightens someones day. I hope that my scrapbooks shine a light on the people in them to the people of the future who read them. I hope that in them I portray how very special and important my family and friends are to me and why they should be special to others as well.

I especially hope that one of my pictures will bring joy and happiness to someone. That a simple portrait, might say what words cannot. How very precious life is.

Susan answered…

I have so much fun leading children's music at church or playing the piano when they need me. I also get to work with the HIspanic members and translating. Since my husband and I love to dance we have a great time chaperoning and dancing at the youth dances. Now that we have been called on our Mission I will be able to use my Spanish as I work the Guatemalan people. Hopefully I can also learn the language Q'eqchi' quickly to use with the indigenous community.

Luke answered…

I had an experience the other day where a friend missed the whole purpose of attending church with other people. He thought that the only reason we went to church was to feel the Holy Spirit and be taught of God. True enough, that is why we go to church, but there are also another of other reason, one of which I find essential to a Gospel that attempts to perfect its members. The church meets together often to teach and learn from each other how to obey God's commandments. If it was just us trying to live the gospel, we might end up playing one gospel note over and over, but because we attend church with a host of people who act as the body of Christ, all members are edified, and none is more important than the other. (see Corinthians Chapter 12)

Denis answered…

D&C 6:10-11. You use your talents and gifts to help build up the kingdom of God. Use your gift for good, not bad. I am musically gifted, and I exercise it in the classical field. There aren't bad lyrics in a solo piano piece. It moves people from excietment to awe depending on what the player wants the audience to feel. You use it to benefit others, not bring them down. With my gift, I tell them that I play piano, how long I have been playing it, and that's it. If they think I am amazing, I accept it. It is against my personality to put myself above others.

Tom Horsley answered…

The greatest thing about talents is that everyone has them. I think our perception of them needs to change though. I knew a wonderful Japanese man who told me that someone may have a talent for smiling at others and bringing them joy. Another may notice things about what someone wears and make comments about them that are pleasing. Talents are also obviously things like beautiful musical abilities, art , dancing and so on but they are so many more little things. But the thing we must not forget is that they are all gifts from God.

Becky answered…

Since I am a singer, I have had opportunities to sing in church meetings. Although singing solos in front of a crowd scares me to death, I choose to do so because I know I am blessing the lives of others. Almost every time I finish singing a spiritual song in a church meeting, someone will come to me and tell me how grateful they were for it. It helps increase their testimonies, and it also helps increase mine.

Sarah answered…

Everyone has gifts and talents that our loving Heavenly Father has blessed us with. He was us to use those talents to bless the lives of others, and to help bring His children back to him.

Some have gifts and talents that are readily recognized, such as, musical talents, athletic talents, or being able to create beautiful things. These talents can be used as leisure, but also in spiritual capacities. Someone who is a talented musician can compose or perform music that speaks to the spirit, and strengthens testimony. Someone who is a great athlete has a physical strength that could be of great service to many people. Someone who can create things may be able to uplift others through thoughtful gifts, or teach self-sufficiency by creating rather than buying.

Some people have gifts or talents that aren't readily recognized. Some people might have the gift of humor, or just a positive outlook, having the ability to brighten another's day. Some people have the gift of faith and/or testimony, being able to feel the truth within their hearts concerning many matters, and being able to touch the hearts of others through their testimony. Some may have the gift of love, that they might be able to be a friend to those in need, and be sensitive to others.

No matter what gifts or talents we all have, there are two things that are certain: 1) that we all have them, and 2) that we can use them to for a spiritual benefit to ourselves and others.

Marc answered…

Whenever I have a good standing amongst my peers, I can lead by example. Leading by example among your friends can be a huge blessing, since they trust you more and that brings a more friendly atmosphere in the relationship with other people. Being spiritual also helps you helping others in precarious situations. Whenever someone is in trouble, the Lord guides me to help them. By helping them, they get blessed and I get blessed. It's like a win-win situation.

Chaske answered…

I have been blessed with many talents and gifts as all of our Father's children have, and my gifts and blessings have been given to me in order to bless others. We all affect each other for the good or for the bad; it is our choice!

Mandi answered…

I have been blessed with some unique talents, and I love that. I think we all have those things. My language abilities can be a great help, obviously becasue language and understanding different cultures helps people come together, helps bring technology, comerce and trade over the world. I run into people all over the world who speak one of my languges, and i can help them find things they are looking for, or give them directions, for some lithuanians in Philidelphia i ran into, it just helped us all feel a little awesome becasue the chances of three people who speak lithuanina inadvertantly running into eachother in Philly cant be that great. My figure skating is a fun talent becasue i enjoy doing competitions, and shows and people enjoy watching, but even more I love to go skating with my friends and teach them how to skate better, and fall properly so they dont hurt themselves. I write songs and play them on my guitare, which people seem to enjoy and relate to my songs. it helps me and them to experess things in our lives. I also have a talent of improvising things that i or others need. lately i made a few of my friends scripture cases using cereal boxes, duct tape, and pictures from church magazines. they turned out beautiful, and didn't cost much to make, so now its a fun thing we all have and it took care of a need and didn't cost much. talents come in all shapes and sizes, so whatever you can do, it can be a big benifit to people around you.

Nicolee answered…

I am a very musical person. I play the piano, the flute, and I love to sing. I love to share these talents in church meetings and in other settings. I believe that music can bring the spirit so strongly and it is my goal to bring that sweet spirit to whoever I play or sing for!

Shawn answered…

Mormons believe in what we call the Law of Consecration. We feel that everything we have in life is a blessing from God, and if God required it, we should be willing to give it all back (that's the very short version!).
I have been blessed by learning to be a handyman from my dad, and I share my knowledge with the young men in my ward teaching them to be self-sufficient.
I have been blessed with an education in nursing, and I volunteer my time to tutor a woman in my ward who is in the nursing program right now.
I have been blessed with a good job, a home, decent income, and I give generously to church welfare programs to help bless the lives of others.
I used to think I had nothing to offer and determined that if nothing else I have time (a precious commodity) so I always try to show up!

Madison answered…

When people ask what I am going to school for and they find out I want to be a mortician, there are a variety of reactions I get. Some people are mildly curious, some understanding, and some are downright shocked! "What made you want to do THAT?" they ask. My response, to anyone who asks, is the same.

I want to be a mortician because it's the best way I know to serve. I love giving service because it allows me to feel a tiny sliver of the love that God has for His children. I feel the most close to him when I am sacrificing some of my time for another person. If I can provide at least a little stability for families enduring a difficult time after the death of a loved one, then I have achieved my goal. That's how I can be more like Jesus.

Katie Lynn answered…

I am so glad that we are all so different! If we all allow ourselves to stretch and grow and do and try the things that we are drawn to, we can feed each others' souls; we strengthen each other when we uplift one another.
I'm still learning and developing my talents and gifts, but I think my openness and non-judgmental attitude allows others to be their true selves with me; I get the chance to help people work through their problems because they know they can trust me.
I know I have leaned on the strengths of others when I didn't have quite enough of my own for some reason. Our talents and gifts allow us to support each other from a position of strength.

Nessy answered…

My talents are given by God for a reason. For a purpose, just like other things. Having a talent and share them to others is the reason why God gave it to us. It makes us a better person but only if we share it to others.

Sarah Diane answered…

I enjoy singing, especially sacred music. I love to sing music that invites the Holy Ghost. I think that sharing my testimony through song helps strengthen the testimony of others. My best friend has a talent that I have benefited from. She is studying to be a counselor. She has a natural ability to help others work through hard times. She somehow knows the right thing to say at the right time, and was a huge help to me when I faced a terrible challenge. I consider myself a good friend, but I have a hard time finding the right words sometimes, and her talent always amazes me and is constantly blessing my life.

Robert answered…

If I do not hide them under a bushel, but have them in full view and by sharing them with others, there will always be someone who will benefit by what I have to offer. Because I give them freely, without charge or favour the gifts that I give become more precious, more appreciated by the recipient. Both of us are blessed, the giver and the receiver.

Curtis! answered…

Spencer W. Kimball, a prophet who lived in our day, taught "God does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other." My talents and abilities help build others and bring them closer to God. I can be an answer to prayer as I serve others!

Mario answered…

God has given us talents and skills to help others...to help build His kingdom here upon the earth.

Wade answered…

I have seen first hand how learning to play the piano at an early age continues to bless me and others around me. In our congregations each Sunday, I have played the piano since I was 12 years old to present.

I recently was asked to learn the organ. I play for Sunday service each week. As I play the hymns each week I often think of how hymns open the door to create the reverent atmosphere for a Sunday service; and I feel honored that I can play it.

Emma answered…

I perform in theater all the time. I love showing my love for theater with others. When I get onstage, I don't think about myself, I think about who I'm doing this for, and how I'm sharing my talent from Heavenly Father with others.

Mark answered…

I have many talents and gifts, mostly of a social nature. I am talkative, a great listener and I have been told I am also compassionate. These gifts and talents have blessed me with a interest for others, I like to listen and to talk with friends and others about my life, my disability and my faith.

Julie answered…

I was blessed with the gift of music. I have worked very hard to develop my talents of singing and playing the piano. These gifts have allowed me to bless others as I sing in our church, whether by myself or with the choir, and as I play the piano for the children's choir by bringing the Spirit of the Lord to our meetings. I believe when the Lord said "the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me" and that we can "pray always" as we sing throughout the day and for others. Singing brings great joy and peace as I go about my day and as I encourage my children to choose the right.

Candice Snarr answered…

I don't have talents like music, arts, and athletics. My talents consist of having compassion for everything and everyone. I will do anything in my power to help those around me. In this church we have people with all kinds of talents and each one is unique and special and I wish I had some of them. I think having the talent to be compassionate towards others is something thats needed in this world. Each talent is needed in order to build up the kingdom of heaven. 

Ed answered…

I truly believe God gave each of us certain talents and abilities to benefit others. If we work to develop these talents, we can use them to help our brothers and sisters in times of need/

Marnie answered…

I have been blessed with the talent of singing. I am able to sing hymns and share my testimony of the gospel through singing. I have also been given the ability to take photographs. I love to take pictures of temples. Through my talents I can share my love for the gospel, for temples, and show my gratefulness to the Lord by sharing my gifts and talents with others.

Nat answered…

Sometimes we just need to see how awesome other people are to remind ourselves of our own divine potential. I'm not even talking about seeing people with TV-type talent. Of course a pro-athlete or a Broadway performer are inspiring, but it's also motivating to see someone give a well-placed compliment, make a complex idea sound simple or figure out how to fit all the family's suitcases into a car.

When we individually do our best, we show others around us that excellence is possible. We show that we can always get better. We show it's worth giving our best. And these many, varied examples draw from each person a higher personal standard. The desire to be one's best--and the feeling that you can become that best possible version of your--is a blessing because it leads to a full and abundant life. "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due," goes the Proverb, perhaps because the more good we share, the more good is made for all to enjoy.

Ryan Allred answered…

My talents have been able to bless the lives of many young men. I chose the profession of teaching and coaching because of the influences I had as a young man. There are many young men out there who do not have the proper role models in their lives. I have been blessed with physical abilities and knowledge, and I feel that through those talents that I can share with these young men how to achieve their goals and still be righteous men of God. Though I am not able to talk about religion, I am able to shine as an example to these young men and try to show them how to be more like their Savior. Although, I am far from being like my Savior, hopefully, they can feel His influence and love through me.

Talon Gaudio. answered…

God has told us that through scripture, and through Jesus Christ that we all have weaknesses... We are all here to rely on one another to learn, and to grow, and fulfill the great potential that God sees in all of us. My talents are many and can help others to come to the realization that they too have great talents that can bless others. I try to see the good in people and help them to realize their great potential that God has put into all of us.

Aimee answered…

To be honest, I spent a good portion of my life thinking I was untalented. I am not athletic, musically gifted, or artistic in any way. I wish that I were. I love all three of those areas. For many years I mistakenly thought talent was only found in one of those areas. As I have matured I have come to realize that I have a talent for listening to and discerning the needs of others. It is a talent that I became aware of as I pursued my professional goal of becoming a social worker. Now I use my talent on a daily basis to help children and families heal. My talent has also been helpful as I nurture relationships with my family and friends. My talent is a gift that has helped me excel in my field and I am daily grateful for this blessing.

Wayne answered…

I didn't realize I had this talent until recently. But I have the gift of studying and understanding the scriptures. If I find something in the New Teatament of the Bible that I don't understand, I'll cross reference the subject in the Old Testament, Book of Mormon and other religious texts. This has given me a broader and deeper understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. And when I speak to other people, I can speak with confidence.

Esmeralda answered…

I didn't know much about my talents until I became a member of the church. I have learned to embrace them and put them to good use. I love the fact that many sisters from the church have amazing cooking skills and going to the Relief Society classes we always get to learn how to make goodies and also hand made decorations for our home. I am such a homemaker now! I am glad these people are able to give their time and patience to us.

Emily answered…

For a long time I have had a hard time seeing how I can help others. After all, I'm one in 6 billion. But I know that God has given us gifts and talents to help other people. We just have to look for those ways.

I love to make people laugh. That is a gift that God has given me. I know that I can bring a ray of sunshine into their life. I am a depenable person and so a lot of times, my friends and family will look to me to make things better. No pressure right? 

No only do I do that but I have othe gifts and talents. I know that I have to constantly work on these talents to become better. Learning how to play the piano didn't help overnight, but now my family and friends can enjoy a well-played song every once in a while.

Each talent is a gift that we have been blessed with. I have learned to use them wisley to bless other people's lives.

Sean answered…

Service in any form has a spiritual component. Just being able-bodied allows us to assist those who may be elderly or infirm. People who may need extra help with a project such as moving also provide opportunities to serve. We each have certain talents and experience - whether it be music, teaching, homemaking, scouting, coaching, or speaking, These gifts position us to bless the lives of numerous others.

Karen Michelle answered…

I feel like one of the gifts I have is music. Music, whether religious or secular, can have a great power to influence people. I love to be able to share my convictions through music, whether singing things myself or sharing music that other people have done. Any gift or talent that we have can be used to help others, whether that talent is in music, sports, or just being a good listener and a positive friend to others.

Elise answered…

Everyone is different. Everyone has certain talents and personality traits that are unique to them. Sometimes I don't feel like that, sometimes I feel like just another face in the crowd. But I know that God loves me and has asked me to serve Him. And He has given me specific ways to do that service. A talent can be anything, as simple as being a good listener, or having a smile on your face. Those little things can mean the world to others. I know that as I listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, God will help my little talents to help someone else in a big way.

Ryan answered…

Heavenly Father gives talents and gifts freely to His children so that we can bless others. When Jesus pointed out that we don't keep lights under bushels, he was explaining that those things which come easily and naturally to us should be shared with those around us. We owe it to our Heavenly Father to develop those talents and use them when we can to bless the lives of those around us.

Brandon answered…

Anyone that wants to talk football you will be my best friend right there! I am a really good listener though. I will be open and listen to whatever you have to say about how you feel, your ideas and your opinions. I am also very loyal, even if you get upset at me and send me away, I'll keep coming back to help you in whatever way I can. I let you know that I'm still around no matter where you're at.

Don McGuinness answered…

I have seen the power of the Priesthood, so many times in my life and in the lives of other. I have seen blessings given to the sick who recovered and i have had healing blessings bestowed upon me that resulted in my recovery from very serious and life threatening situations.
I have seen my father, who had a bad heart given a blessing many times. when doctors said he was not going to make it and he pulled through every time. My Father had 24 heart attacks after he had bypass and he was told when he had his bypass that at most he would live for three years. Thanks to priesthood blessings he lived another twenty fiver years.  

Dallin Frampton answered…

I have been given not only the gift of loving the Kenyan people, but I have been given the talent of music. I have been playing the guitar now for about eight years and have picked up many other instruments along the way. It truly is a remarkable thing to be able to practice and perfect talents, and then share them with the world. I have actually just now been able to really share this talent since I am partially doing it for work now. Not only am I the project manager for our effort of building schools in Kenya, but I also am writing all of the music we are using for our multimedia projects at my company I work for, CrossFit, Inc. It has been an unbelievable experience being able to write music that I love and having it touch the lives of people and stir the spirit of service in their very soul. The opportunity to share what God has given us with the world is something like nothing else and there is always a way to share the talents we have been given for benefit of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Lorraine! answered…

Everyone has talents and gifts that can bless others even if sometimes you don't feel like it is a gift. One of the great talents I have been blessed to share is patience. In the church I have been a teacher in primary for many years. Teaching children in a loving way requires patience. No lesson goes exactly as planned and sometimes the lesson you plan is not the lesson you teach. Those who love to work with young children, have a good amount of patience and a true passion for teaching will find blessings in primary.

Niki answered…

Keith answered…

Heaven Father has given me talents, and things. Everything I have, from the ground I walk on to the air I breath to the body I inhabit comes from Him. He has asked that I tithe 10% so His Church can function. He has asked me to use my talents to help others, and has promised that if I do these things I will receive blessing. Jesus Christ said the first commandment was to Love God and the Second was to love our neighbor and help him and if we do we will have joy in Eternity. The apostle Paul said religion, pure religion was to help the sick and needy and the rewards would be Eternal. Actually it is an amazing offer from God. Use part of your time and talents to help others and you will receive blessings. If you use those blessing to do more good works, you receive even more blessings. In Malachi He promises to "open the windows of Heaven" and pour out more blessings than you have room to receive. When a young man goes on a Mission, he is usually 19 years old, so the first birthday he celebrates while on his mission is his 20th. The Mission is 2 years. 2 is 1/10th of 20. Is the Mission his tithe on his first 20 years of life? I don't know, but I know most returned Missionaries talk of the amazing experience of donating 2 years of total service to the Lord. I know I have been blessed in so many ways I can't count for the things I have done teaching, and serving others at Church, at school and in my activities and I have more blessing than I can use, so I am still looking for ways to use them.

Jared answered…

My whole life I have had a fascination with Sign language. I always loved how fluid one's hands were when they would sign to each other. To me it resembled a dance and I had to learn it! So I began learning from a really old book. Years later my brother started dating a deaf girl and my learning really started! I spent all my time with her learning how to sign! Eventually I got to a point where I was pretty fluent. Then my mom told me that there was a deaf woman in our ward who hadn't been active in church for year because she had no one to interpret the meetings...The next week I found myself interpreting for the first time, and I loved it more than anything! I love knowing that I have the ability to deliver the words to someone who otherwise would be sitting in silence.

Rineke answered…

If I play the organ in church, I can help the congregation to be reverent, invit the Holy Ghost and to adore the Father and Jesus Christ by singing their praises.
If I teach I can also help people feel the inspiration of the Holy Ghost and by doing this my testimony grows too. My experience is that the devoted teacher learns more of that subject by carefully preparing a lesson.

Jaron answered…

When I was growing up, my mom made all of my siblings and me take piano lessons. Ironically, we all hated it. As the youngest, I followed suit after my older siblings, until one day I heard a piece played that changed my outlook on piano and music. I wanted so badly to play that song that I began practicing more and more. I actually started liking it (crazy, I know). With time, I became more and more accomplished in piano thanks to parents who supported me and a loving Heavenly Father who endowed me with the ability to play piano.

When I served my mission in Russia, a week didn't go by that I didn't use my piano abilities. Upon returning to the states, I was asked to serve in musical positions in the Church. I have seen how the Lord has given me joy through music and playing the piano, but more importantly, how these talents have blessed others, soothed their souls, made them happier and feel uplifted.

Before my grandmother passed away, I was able to perform a little personalized recital for her that gave me something to remember about her for the rest of my life.

God gives all of us talents. It is our personal responsibility, however, to discover them and develop them.

Britt answered…

Everyone has something unique to offer to the world and others. Each talent and gift you have, can and will (if you allow) bless someone in their life. Smiling is a gift I have, I smile at all times, even in moments of sadness or pain. I have been told many times that my smile has brightened someone's day. Talents and gifts don't have to be a major skill or ability.

Stewart answered…

 One gift that I feel that I have been given is the ability to work on and understand computers. I most certainly know of the headaches and stresses than can be caused when your computer doesn't seem to be working right. Computers have so much potential for good, and thanks to the talent I have been given of being able to fix them, I have been able to help others do things such as genealogy work, papers for school, blogs, and other computer services, and I have also been able to help fix problems with things such as viruses, printer errors, hardware and software errors, and many other problems. I am very thankful for that gift because I love helping people, and I'm very thankful for the gifts that so many others have that enable them to help me with the things that I struggle with, like sewing - thanks Mom. The gifts and talents that each of us are given help me know that we do have a Heavenly Father who loves us, and that he has a purpose for each of us. The fun part is showing that we're thankful for those gifts by using them to help others, and our Heavenly Father lets us know that he's happy when we do that because we feel good inside too.

Topher Prows answered…

Before being 100% active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I used to just sing and beatbox because I loved to do it. I still love to do it, and in fact I love to do it even more now- especially when I sing songs that help others to feel Gods love, and that witness my love of the Savior and His Gospel.

Beatboxing is a little harder to do that with, but I'm sure we can make it happen.

Julie answered…

Heavenly Father has given each of us talents to not only benefit our lives, but others' lives as well. I learned an important lesson about this when I went on a mission to Mongolia. Since I was five years old, I took piano lessons, all the way until I was 21 and leaving on a mission. I love playing the piano, especially classical music like Chopin. I knew when I went on a mission that I would not be able to practice every day and my abilities to play difficult pieces would diminish. It was hard for me to give that up. When I first arrived in Mongolia, our church group had no one to play the piano for our meetings. I was able to play the hymns so the members of the church could sing. I remember that after a while I realized that for almost my entire life, my talent as a pianist blessed mainly myself. Now Heavenly Father was wanting me to use that talent to bless the Mongolian members with the opportunity to sing the hymns in church. That experience has taught me that it is important to use our talents and gifts to help others find joy in their lives. By doing this, our own joy increases as well.

Yesel answered…

Once upon a time there was a rich business man who took a trip to a coastal town. One evening he decided to take a walk along the seashore and watch the sunset. As he walked, he noticed that the beach was littered with starfish who had been brought in with the tide and then become stranded along the beach. He also noticed a boy walking along the beach picking up starfish and throwing them back into the ocean one at a time. The man told the boy, "Young man you're wasting your time. There's too many starfish for you to make any difference." The boy quietly picked up a starfish, threw it back into the ocean and replied, "Did you see that starfish? I bet I made a difference to him."
Our talents and gifts, whatever they are, can help us make a difference in the lives of individual people. Maybe we're good at baking and we can bake someone some cookies. Perhaps we're musically inclined and can go play an instrument at a nursing home. Some people are really good listeners and people naturally go talk to them whenever they have problems. No matter who we are, God HAS given us at least 1 talent that we can share and use to bless the lives of others.

Aimee answered…

Music is a really important part of everything I do, and I worked hard to cultivate a talent for it. I spent years learning to play the piano, and now I am so lucky that I am able to share that.

Personally, Music can change everything on a dime. Different songs can change my mood or motivate me to do something great or small. It just makes you feel. That is why I enjoy singing in the choir so much- I know that the music can bless other people like it does me. It helps me feel the spirit, when I listen to uplifting music, and I know that it can bring the spirit into anything I do. So, I try and share that with anyone and everyone I can.

On a grand scale, in general, our individual talents can bless others simply by sharing them. If we have a talent for speaking, or singing, or drawing, or taking pictures, then just sharing them with the people around you can help them not only enjoy your talent, but to help them develop their own.

Everyone has a talent. They just need to be shared.

Nicole answered…

In the New Testament which is found in the Bible, Paul gave an excellent metaphor of how each person in the church is important. He said that as members of Christ's church, we are of one body-- Christ's body. 1 Corinthians 12. All parts of the body are important, whether or not we can tell. They all have a function. Paul said in verse 20-24 that "...the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble are necessary: and those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked."
I have won several awards for singing and acting. I have sung many times in church, and have performed in several gospel-oriented plays. As I have stated before, music and sharing stories can teach us so much, and can bring us closer to the Spirit of God. I have been able to bless many people with my gifts, and I have also been so blessed by sharing them. It brings joy to my soul when I can make others happy, and also when I can exercise a hobby that makes me feel closer to my Heavenly Father.
Singing is an obvious talent. But whether your talent is singing, or you're a good listener if it's a natural inclination to be patient or if you're a math wizz, you're important to the Lord. You are loved, you are important, and Heavenly Father wants to strengthen your talents and gifts, and then give you more!

Blake answered…

God gave us all many different talents. But we need to practice and strengthen them. God gave us our talents in order to help other people. For example I play the piano and if I didn't share my talent with other people what good is it. God gave me the talent of playing the piano to enrich the lives of those around me. I often play the piano for church services and like I mentioned earlier I don't get paid.I like the fact that other people have different talents than me.Like for example being good in science. That way they can share there talents with people such as my self so that I can strengthen my abilities in science

Johnny answered…

Okay so one day me and my companion were out tracting and we saw these gangster kids kind of dancing in the front yard. So me and my comp passed by and said hey can we join. They said "haha mormons don't dance" and I came out pop lockin and was struttin my stuff. Well they said hey can you teach us how to dance and I said yeah if we can teach you the lessons first. And we taught them lessons. His brothers are baptized. How Great Thou Art.