Laity - by Leonard T

The dictionary defines 'laity' as people who do not belong to the clergy. Lay people make up the community (the non-exclusive, all inclusive body) that makes up the church (the followers of Christ Jesus).

It has been my observation that many lay people feel that they are insignificant because they lack talents, gifts and abilities when they compare themselves to other individuals. Be careful when you compare yourself to someone else, because you may find yourself unworthy. Instead, remember that God made you who you are.

Every little bit counts. To God, you are important. Remember that one of the gifts that we are given is the ability to be a helper. We as individual lay people can help to enhance the tasks that others perform to the glory of God, so don't think that because you are not 'certified' that you have nothing to offer.

As laity, we all have our own specific gifts, and God will help us to use them, because God loves all of those that he created.

Leonard T