What Does It Mean to Be Faithful With Our Gifts?

Trusting God, Using Our Talents, and Giving Him the Credit

Faithfulness is a big word, but at its heart, it simply means being steady and trustworthy—especially when it comes to how we use what we’ve been given. If you’ve ever wondered how faithfulness connects with your everyday life and your relationship with God, here’s an easy way to think about it.

Using the Gifts We Have

Each of us has different talents, skills, or abilities—maybe you sing, help others, teach, organize, or create. These gifts aren’t just for us to enjoy or keep to ourselves. Faithfulness means using what we have to serve God and help others. For example, if you’re great at listening, you can support a friend going through a hard time. If you’re good at fixing things, you can volunteer to help in your community or church. Whatever your gift, using it for a bigger purpose is a way of showing faithfulness.

Trusting God for the Results

It’s easy to worry about whether our efforts will succeed. But faithfulness means trusting God with the outcome. We do our best, but we remember that He is the one in control. Even if things don’t go exactly as we hoped, we trust that God can use our efforts for something good. This kind of trust can bring peace, because we know we’re not alone in what we’re doing.

Giving God the Glory

When something goes well—maybe we accomplish a big goal or help someone in a meaningful way—it’s tempting to take all the credit. Faithfulness, though, means giving God the glory. We recognize that our gifts and opportunities come from Him, and we thank Him for every victory, big or small. This doesn’t mean we downplay our hard work; it just means we remember who gave us the abilities and strength in the first place.

In Simple Terms

Being faithful is about using what you have for God, trusting Him with the results, and giving Him the credit for your successes. It’s not about being perfect or doing everything right. It’s about showing up, doing your best, and remembering that God is with you every step of the way. That’s what faithfulness looks like in real, everyday life.

Minister A Francine Green

February 2026