Selfishness vs. Unselfishness

I'm listening to this piano. And I keep thinking of all the things I want to do in my life. Like things that I just don't even know how to do but I know I need to do them. Have you ever felt that way? Well anyways, I might not be as talented at writing as my other friends. But I guess I'll just keep posting things anyways. Yesterday I read Matthew 5:16 and it says

16"In the same way, let your light shine before men,
that they may see your good deeds and
praise your Father in heaven."

So I was thinking about it, and really absorbing it. And I realized that God didn't give me talents to sing and dance and entertain people for my social gain, or to be "cool" or whatever. He gave them to me so that I could reach people that others couldn't and share God. And just be a blessing. Does that sound cliche? I don't care. I keep reading that. Over and over. And I keep thinking about all the times I've prayed and asked to be a light for God. But then I go out to school and things and I miss so many opportunities to share God, because I'm worried about myself and what people think of me. And while I'm complaining about MY life, or MY problems, I'm missing everyone else's.

I guess I just need to realize that its not about me. It's about them. The people who need to light. The people who need a friend. And I hope that while I'm praying to be a light and the friend, you're praying with me.