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This is the first story I ever wrote and told with juggling. . .I used it with Matthew 25:14-30

The Talentless Juggler

by Nathan Dorrell

 

There once was a juggler who didn't do what he should.

He didn't use his talents like he could.

Juggle he could. But juggle he did not.

So the fact that he could juggle didn't mean a lot.

Since he didn't practice, he didn't improve.

And that meant he really got out of the groove.

 

This juggler didn't care about juggling at all.

In fact, he threw away his last juggling ball.

One day, when he was walking with a friend,

They began talking about talents when along came a wind.

So they hid in a barn until the rain would end.

 

As His friend told him of all the talents he had

This juggler began to grow quite sad.

Then his friend ask him what his talents were.

The juggler tried to think, but his thoughts were a blur.

The only talent that came to mind

Was the fact that he could walk and chew gum at the same time!

 

So instead he said, "When it comes to talent I have none."

But his friend insisted he must have at least one.

So he thought and thought until he was done.

Then he said, "Your right! I did think of one.

I used to juggle, but then I quit.

So now I probably can't even juggle a bit."

 

"Quit!" His friend said in shock.

"Is your brain made of rock?

God gave everyone at least one talent to use.

But if you don't use it

Then you might loose it.

But if you use it and in the right way,

God will bless you and send another talent your way."

 

So this juggler began to practice each day.

He would read his Bible and pray--

"God help me use my talents," the juggler would say,

"And help me to use them in the right way."

Before he knew it, he could juggle real good.

And He juggled all for the glory of God

And now, when he looks back on all the talents he has,

He has to count on every finger and toe that he has!