This year, my spiritual practices have focused deeply on surrender and aligning with God’s will. My biggest question right now is: where does my will intersect with His? How can I recognize when my desires truly align with His purpose?

As I reflect on the Parable of the Talents, I feel that God has entrusted me with many gifts. A deep part of me genuinely wants to use them to achieve something. Yet, I find myself in a difficult position—hesitant to use my talents for fear that I might be acting for my own gain, which often leads to becoming too attached to worldly success. This inner tension has been stirring within me, and I’m starting to see that this hesitation isn’t a healthy way to approach the gifts God has entrusted to me.

So I pray, Lord, guide me patiently and closely as I work through this question in my heart. I want to live each day to the fullest, using all my talents to glorify You only.