Happy Thursday!

1 Peter 4:11 “If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. “ Amen.

Each of us has spiritual gifts. These gifts are to be used in the service of God empowered by the Holy Spirit. This passage tells us that those who speak should speak in the name of Jesus Christ and declare His glory in all they say. Then it speaks of those who are in fields of service. Let those who serve do so in the name of Jesus empowered by the Holy Spirit so that God may be glorified in all we do.

Because every good and perfect gift comes from God we are called to be good stewards of the gifts God has given us. Each of these gifts of speaking and action are to further the kingdom of God.

I think we all have both of these gifts, but we have a stronger ability in one over the other. But the most important thing is that we use all of our gifts to show others how much God loves us and that God loves them too. We can preach Christ using our words or we can preach Christ every day by doing good works in His name.

Ultimately all gifts are given by God through the power of the Holy Spirit to help us live a Christian life and glorify God. God has gifted each of us and wants to work through us by using the gifts He so lovingly gave us.

Which gift fits us better and how are we going to let God work through us by using our gifts today? Just something to think about…

Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes. Count your blessings and say your prayers. Let us continue to lift each other up in prayer each day. Love you all, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.

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I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am moved only by what I believe and I believe God.

Prayer alert! Bruce and I will be traveling to Sherman to attend the funeral of our dear friend Duane Gohlke. Pray for travel mercy for us and for Duane’s family to be comforted. Peace, gc