I HAVE GIVE YOU GIFTS TO USE FOR CHRIST'S GLORY

[Elaine Dervales]

I have given you gifts, and I expect you to use them.  I have given you natural talents I want you to use for Christ's glory.  I have also given you spiritual gifts, with which to bless many.  You have been called for such a time as this.

Your gifts will make room for you.  Look now for new ways to express your natural talent and your spiritual gifts, and I will show you where to go.  You will find a warm welcome.  Walk forward in humility and remember, We have given you everything you have, in order to accomplish Our will.

1 Peter 4:10

"God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts.  Use them well to serve one another."

Romans 12:6-8

"In His grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.  So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.  If your gift is serving others, serve them well.  If you are a teacher, teach well.  If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging.   If it is giving, give generously.  If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.  And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly."

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for the gifts and talents You have given me.  I commit my heart to using them according to Your will, and for Christ's glory.  Will You show me ways to exercise these God-given gifts?  Will You give me opportunities to glorify Jesus?