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When Relationships Reach a Roadblock (Romans 12:18)
Conflicts! We have all, at some point in life, faced conflicts head on with others. Most people hate it. In a perfect world, we’d all get along; but we live in a fallen world where people are misunderstood, feelings are hurt and agendas are pursued. When our relationships with others reach a roadblock the Holy Spirit constrains us to reconcile the quarrel. God wants us to live in harmony with our brothers and sisters in the Lord. We should seek peace with others. However, it’s not always possible. Romans 12:18, “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” Sometimes you have to deal with difficult people. When conflict arises, pray that God will give you the wisdom to deal with it Biblically. I’ve had to deal with conflict over the years. And while I haven’t been perfect, I’ve learned many valuable lessons about handling disagreements. Hopefully some of these suggestions can help you in your life: 1. Try not to provoke the other person. Even if you are right and the other person is wrong, do your best to keep your feelings in check. 2. When you are right, use humility and grace. 3. Consider yourself. Don’t allow yourself to say, “I would never have done what this person did.” 4. Apologize. Be the first to seek reconciliation. You’d be surprised at how disarming a genuine “I’m sorry” can be. 5. Sacrifice where necessary, but not your core values. Be willing to give of yourself if it means resolving the conflict. Colossians 3:13 tells us, “Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye”. The idea is not only of putting up with each other, but indeed forgiving each other. Even as Christ forgave us, we in turn ought to forgive others. In the context of longsuffering, Paul expounds that we “forbear one another and forgive one another.” The idea is not only of putting up with each other, but indeed forgiving each other. More specifically, “if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.” Forbearing one another speaks of longsuffering. Even as Christ forgave us, we in turn ought to forgive others.
Prayer, Father, I want to have Your heart about reconciliation. You sent Your Son to reconcile me to Yourself, help bring reconciliation to those around me. Thank You for Your Word that gives me wisdom and direction in handling conflict between people I love. Give me Your words and wisdom as I reach out to those that are hurting as You lead. Your principles for handling conflict remind me again of the importance of living out my relationship with You in relation to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen. If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com
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Overcoming an Overwhelming Fear (Psalm 56:3)
We can all relate to experiencing fear in one form or another. It’s a natural emotion just like grief or anger. You don’t ever coach yourself, “I think I need to feel afraid.” You don’t have to plan it—fear just happens. We have nothing to fear—and yet we do fear. We need an answer for our worries. What do you fear as you’re going through a storm? It may not be the storm itself, but what’s coming afterward. Or someone who's just been diagnosed with a chronic illness—it’s not the news today, it’s tomorrow and next week. It’s the worry of, “What will happen to me? Will I be okay?” The unknown results and outcomes may drive your fears. But there is an alternative. In the midst of the storm you do not have to fear the future. God is with you. Nothing comes into your life but what Almighty God allows. Nothing comes into your life that God doesn’t already know about. And since He is with you, you don’t have to fear. Too many Christians want the benefit of claiming “God is with me,” but spend too little time talking to the God who is with them. Can fear be avoided entirely? Probably not. But Scripture gives us an alternative plan that prepares for, and responds to, fear. Psalm 56:3, “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” God's Word gives us hope when we find ourselves overtaken by fear. Instead of wallowing in it we can put our trust in Him. We can deliberately turn away from fear and toward the Lord. This affirmation is also found in Isaiah 12:2, “…I will trust, and not be afraid...” Points to Ponder:
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Prayer, Father, You are with me so I never face my fears alone. And You are for me so who can stand against me? You gave Your own Son for me and You will graciously give me all I need. When I fear, help me to cling to Your promise that You will never leave me nor forsake me. Help me to speak and live fearlessly because You are with me. I am never alone. You are with me. I commit this truth to my heart right now. May this simple, profound truth sustain me today. In Jesus name, Amen. If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com Designed by Him to Shine for Him (Matthew 5:14-16)
Matthew 5:14-16 – “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” In John 8:12, Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” While Jesus walked this earth, He was the light of the world. However, in His absence, we now are. As Christ is in us and shines through us, we, in His physical absence, have become the light of the world. The world about us is dark spiritually. What’s nine times more efficient than a light bulb and doesn’t need electricity? It’s the lightning bug. The lightning bug, or firefly, is a winged beetle which uses bioluminescence to produce light. We see this insect each summer. They are fascinating little creatures. I find it amazing that some of man’s most expensive scientific research is devoted to duplicating what often occurs naturally in Creation. If the chemicals utilized by the lightning bug were not mixed in the right proportion, the firefly could not emit light. It, therefore, could not attract a mate or prey and it would die. This little beetle is not the product of evolutionary mutations over millions of years, but it is the handiwork of an intelligent Designer. Just as every detail of the lightning bug has been intricately designed by God, so He directs every circumstance of our lives. God knows that if your experiences are not mixed in the right proportion, you cannot bring Him glory. God knows your needs. If He can make a little beetle shine for His glory, then He can make His glory shine through your life! Resolve to shine brightly for Him in even your darkest circumstances. God has called us to be a lighthouse to a perishing world. Part of our duty as Christians is to be a prism through which the light of the Gospel can be focused upon a dark world. We are called of God to shine the light of the Gospel. Our heavenly Father is glorified by honesty, or other good works, that reflects the light of the Gospel. Prayer: Father, I know that You desire to shine brightly through my life. Though the world is getting darker may Your Light shine even brighter through me. Help me to reflect Your love so that mankind can see Your love through me. Help me so that my works will point others to You, as Christ as our example. In Jesus name, Amen. If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com The Dilemma with David’s Brothers (I Samuel 16:5-7)
David’s brothers were each circumcised: a mark of divine ownership. Yet not one of them would fight Goliath. Why not? 1. They allowed the fear of those around them to wear down their faith. Fear is contagious; if you listen to it long enough, you’ll get infected. Now, you shouldn’t be isolated from the world, but you must be insulated against its’ negative influences. Listening to Goliath wore David’s brothers down. We must ask ourselves. Who are we listening to? Get God’s advice on the matter and build your faith around it. Allow His Word to settle the issue. 2. They had no personal track record to fall back on. There are no insignificant battles in life. The little battles shape us for the big battles which shape our destiny. The lion he killed as a boy was big, the bear even bigger and Goliath was the largest of them all. David was never intimidated by the giant. I Samuel 17:37, David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. Stand firm on your “God moments”. What you believe in a crisis will be determined by the experiences you’ve had with God in the past. 3. They had looks that impressed but not hearts that sought God. So, He disqualified them saying, “But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” I Samuel 16:7. David’s spiritual core was formed while observing creation and having fellowship with his Creator Psalm 42:1-2. Every heart is under the searching eye of God. We tend to be impressed by outward credentials, such as good looks or talent. God is not impressed with such outward appearances; He looks at the heart. God gives Samuel His criteria for picking His man. God was looking for a man of character, not compromise; courage, not cowardice; conviction, not convenience for the moment; consistency, not confusion and changing beliefs. A person’s reputation is important; however, our Lord is much more concerned about character than reputation. Reputation is what we project, what people think of us. It is what we can package, perform, promote and pretend. Character is what God knows we are when no one is around. God's way of thinking is not the same as ours Isaiah 55:8-9. Point to Ponder: Today, God is still looking for a man or woman after His own heart today. Question to Consider: What does the Lord see when He looks at your heart? PRAYER: Lord, give me the strength and boldness to always be courageous. When the giants of this life approach me, help me to lean on Your strength to overcome them. In Jesus name, AMEN! If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com Today’s devotion is an excerpt taken from the Leadership page from our website. If you would like to read this article in its entirety, please open the Leadership link.
Dealing with Difficult People (I Samuel 26) I Samuel 26, The saga of David and Saul continues. David is presented with an additional opportunity to slay Saul. However, once again he operates by principle and not revenge. Responding with restraint demonstrates faith that God will handle the injustice without our involvement. While checking his bags at the airport, a man became indignant with the employee who handled luggage. For several minutes he belittled the young man and criticized his every move. Surprisingly, the curbside porter didn't seem troubled by this man's verbal abuse. After the angry man entered the airport, a woman approached the luggage handler and asked, "How do you put up with such injustice?" The young man said, "It's easy. That guy's going to Indiana, but I'm sending his bags to India." People react differently to injustice as the story illustrates. While some may retaliate, others only seek peace as is seen in David's life. Yet again, Saul was in pursuit of David and had come close to capturing David several times, yet God always provided escape for David. I Samuel 26 illustrates a second time that David had the opportunity to seek revenge on Saul, but again he refused to harm God's man and instead sought to reconcile his relationship with Saul. David could have easily retaliated or become angry. After all, Saul had asked David's forgiveness before and had even sought his blessing on Saul's family after David became king. Yet Saul was controlled by his anger and it led him to pursue David again. Would Saul never learn? David could have ended the battle once and for all, but sought reconciliation rather than retaliation. People usually deal with injustices in one of three ways. 1. Some people retreat. Have you ever met someone who was hurt by another person and withdrew from social interaction? Perhaps they sought to do right, or be kind, and were met with an attack. Such actions can easily cause a person to withdraw and refuse to show kindness to others. 2. Some people respond with retaliation. Human nature often urges us to seek revenge when wronged. Retaliating feels good to our flesh. We were wronged, so we rationalize it's only fair that the other people feel our pain as well. There's something almost soothing about inflicting pain on those who wrong us. Yet God directly commands us to reject the urge to retaliate and allow Him to handle wrongdoings. 3. Some respond with restraint. God's desire for our reaction to injustice is through restraint. As Psalm 3:7 says, "Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil." If David was looking for an excuse to retaliate against Saul, he had one, yet he chose to leave Saul's punishment in God's hands. Reacting with restraint shows a level of faith that God will take care of the injustice without our involvement. God sees the injustices in your life, and even though you may not see retaliation immediately, God will have the final say in the matter. Trust Him to make right the wrongs, and choose to respond in restraint. PRAYER: Lord, there have been times in life that I have been wronged. Through those times You’ve taught me that You will handle it better than I could. Help me to remember that when someone in my life is difficult to deal with, I need to turn them over to You. In Jesus name, AMEN! If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com Today’s devotion is an excerpt taken from the Bible Study page from our website. If you would like to read this article in its entirety, please open the Bible Study link.
Keeping Our Prayer Lines Open (Isaiah 59:1-2) Isaiah 59:1-2, Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. God pleaded with Judah to repent of their sinful living. With those conditions still in place, the prophet cried out, Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear. The problem of unanswered prayer is not on God’s end. There is no weakness, or shortcoming, on His part. Sin dishonors God and makes Him look imperfect when it is not God being inadequate at all, but our sin that is the problem. Our sin sometimes makes God look weak when He is not weak at all. But our sin hinders God from working on our behalf. Rather, your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Sin separates us from God. When sin remains unconfessed and unrepented of in our hearts, God will not hear. Sin is the chief obstacle to answered prayer. They may be sins of commission. But for born-again Christians, often the sin is that of omission—failing to do as we ought. In either event, sin in our lives causes God to turn away His ear from our prayer. Prayer is a powerful privilege the Lord offers to us. Knowing this should encourage us to draw closer to Him. Prayer is a relationship with Him, not a list, a board meeting, or a method. Prayer causes the devil to tremble and he will do all that he can to convince you that prayer is pointless and powerless. Satan cannot keep God from answering your prayers, so he will attempt to keep you from praying. Doubt will infect your prayer life. Satan loves to blame God for our problems when we are the blame ourselves. Unanswered prayer does not mean God is incapable of hearing or answering our prayers. It may be that our sin has blocked God from helping us. Let us not blame God for our troubles, but ourselves. God is all powerful and all loving and He desires to demonstrate His power and love in and through your life. Unfortunately, many people often live life on their own terms as if they expect God to do what they told Him to, when they told Him to do it. Too often God is treated like a genie in a bottle, or a spare tire, and even an ATM machine. May we grow in our relationship with the Lord and in confidence knowing that God is eager to answer our prayers. In fact, He does some of His greatest miracles in our lives in times when we are doubting or discouraged. PRAYER: Lord, I know there are times when You are not able to hear my prayers due to unconfessed sin. Show me and convict me when there is sin in my life so that my prayers can be heard and answered. In Jesus name, AMEN! If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com The Harvest Is Ready (Jeremiah 8:20)
Jeremiah 8:20, The harvest is past, the summer has ended, and we are not saved. The harvest period in Israel began in late March or early April, with the barley harvest. This was the Passover season and was known as the spring harvest. Wheat was harvested in the middle of May to the end of June. This was the season of Pentecost. It takes about 120 days to grow. From the middle of July to the end of September, when the summer was over, various fruits and vegetables were harvested by the people. This was known as the summer harvest. If the spring harvest was a failure then people had hope of having a good summer harvest. If this failed, there was no hope for the winter months ahead. In his vision, Jeremiah heard the people’s cry of hopelessness. Jeremiah saw all hope was gone. Neither the spring harvest, nor the summer harvest, had produced a crop of repentance. Judah had fumbled all of her opportunities for repentance, so only judgment was ahead. The days of ease and prosperity were about to end. In the history of Judah, they had gone through the years of the summer of prosperity. Now, the winter of desolation was fast approaching. Judah had not repented and they, therefore, would not be delivered. They had missed the last opportunity to be saved. Their lost opportunity was compared to the harvest that had passed and the summer that had ended. It was now too late for the people to reap the harvest. The final chance for them to harvest the crop, to be saved, had passed. Rebellion caused Judah to lose their opportunity of salvation and deliverance. They were told what they needed to do to get their lives straightened out, but they would have no part of it. They refused to listen and return to the Lord. The people were deliberately defiant. They condoned, or excused, their sin and would not acknowledge that they had done anything wrong. Their minds were made up to do what they wanted to do and they would not be swayed from their course. That’s what a rebellious spirit does to any person. It will make one unteachable, unreasonable, unaccountable and unapproachable. They called evil good and good evil (Isaiah 5:20-21). Danger and possible destruction are shrugged off in apathy, or ignored, and refuted until it is too late to change direction. The spiritual leaders were not godly and did not teach them the truth. These people wandered so far from God. Their ignorance led to decisions and choices that were sinful, destructive and caused them to miss the opportunity to change and be delivered by God. If God has been dealing with you about your sin or unbelief, then turn to Him. Obey the Lord! When God blesses you with the harvest of your labors, whatever they may be, don’t worship the harvest. Don’t put your security in it. Instead, with a heart of gratitude and praise, thank the Lord for His blessings and provisions. Give back to the Lord what belongs to Him in tithes and offerings toward His work. Honor the Lord with what He has blessed you and He will bless you even more. That is His promise to you. PRAYER, Lord, help me to realize when You’re convicting me of the sin in my life. I don’t want to miss the opportunity of having Your power on my life. In Jesus name, AMEN. If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com Compassion of Christ… Seeing People Through the Eyes of Christ (Matthew 9:36)
Matthew 9:36, But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Before Jesus saw the needs of people about Him, He first went. That principle remains true to this day. We rarely will become burdened for people and their spiritual needs until we go to them. In so doing, He saw their true spiritual condition. The troubles were threefold. 1. They lacked strength. "Fainted." The people would faint when temptation and trials came upon them. 2. They lacked sanctity. "Scattered." This word speaks of sheep going astray (Isaiah 53:6), of leaving the right path and going on evil paths, and it also speaks of the harm that comes from straying. Unholy conduct hurts the sinner. 3. They lacked shepherds. "As sheep having no shepherd." This was a severe indictment upon the religious leaders of the day. These leaders prided themselves as the spiritual guides and shepherds of the people. But Christ said they were not shepherds at all. They, in fact, were leading the people astray. They were weary and dying spiritually. Jesus saw the multitudes about Him as a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Jesus no doubt was quite aware of the sinfulness and hardness of those about him, yet He focused on the fact that they were as sheep without a shepherd. The compassion and kindness of Christ was always evident in His ministry. It flowed from the center of Hs heart and manifested in His teachings. It was evident in both His words and deeds. The love and mercy and grace of God were personified in Him. People enjoyed listening to Him teach and would walk miles to hear Him. The brief record, three years of His teachings reveals a depth of His wisdom. During Jesus’ ministry on earth, He faced fatigue from long days in ministry, criticism for well-doing, temptation while physically exhausted, sorrow after the death of a friend, and betrayal by a man who spent three years as His disciple. He knew every kind of tragedy and pain we would endure, and He had the compassion to bear our penalty for sin. When we see a lost world around us, our hearts should not be indifferent to their fate. May we never be content to go to Heaven alone. May we never get to the point of viewing the lost as a frustration, but rather as people in need of the Good News. This is why we need God’s heart. We need the Holy Spirit to work in us so that when we see the multitudes, we will be moved. How can we gain a Christ-like compassion? Let’s take a walk in someone else’s shoes. If life has disappointed you, or if you have failed and are filled with despair, with no idea where to turn for inspiration and strength, remember the compassion of Jesus. In the power of His love He encourages you to persevere and to rebuild your life. PRAYER: LORD, I desire so much to be compassionate. Use me as a vessel of compassion for a world in need. I want to be aware of those in need. Please let me see those around me that are in need of hope. Compel me to listen to them, to hear their needs. Let me be what others need, Lord. In Jesus name Amen. If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com God's Tool Kit for Perfection (Ephesians 4:12-13)
Ephesians 4:12-13, For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: Many of you have a tool bag in your house or car. It may contain a ratchet kit, screw drivers, a hammer, wrench, or chisel. The question is, "Why?" What is its purpose? Most of us would say, "I have one to fix, repair, or maintain what is broken, or to install, or build something that is needed or wanted." When we use tools to work on a project, we normally try to bring the project, the repairs, the installation to completion. The tools in the hand of the craftsmen bring about the changes that are sought. The car runs better, the door opens smoother, the bicycle can be ridden, the tree house is a castle and the kids can swing on the swing set. The tool kit comes in handy for a variety of problems and projects. God has a tool kit for your perfection. This means being spiritually mature and spiritually equipped. In Ephesians 4:12, the phrase "perfecting of the saints" refers to the believer being equipped, repaired, mended, or strengthened. In Ephesians 4:13, the phrase "perfect man" refers to one who is spiritually mature, or complete. There is both unity and diversity in the body of Christ. Our diverse roles and abilities are for the purpose to enrich and bless the church. Paul shows us how the church, with all of its glorious diversity, functions in a healthy way. Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference. Each tool saw issues and errors in one another rather than seeing the potential in unity. One tool complained about Brother Hammer and said, “He is so disruptive to our work. He’s got to be heard. he’s too noisy”. Bro Hammer responded and said of Brother Screwdriver “He is so confusing. You have to turn him around and around to get anything accomplished.” Brother Screwdriver responded and said of Brother Plane “There’s no depth to his work. It’s always on the surface." Brother Plane responded and said of Brother Ruler “He’s constantly measuring people as if he were the only one who’s right." Brother Ruler said of Brother Sandpaper, “He ought to leave too, because he’s so rough and abrasive. He’s always rubbing people the wrong way.” Brother Sandpaper said of Brother Saw, “Every time he works, he leaves a big mess on the floor. He can’t make his mind up if he wants to go forwards or backwards”. Brother Saw said of Brother Blade, “He’s has a very sharp and cutting personality.” Brother Blade said of Brother Level, “He always tends to blame others for being crooked and unbalanced.” Brother Blade said of Brother Clamp, “He is always so uptight and never seems to be relaxed.” Brother Clamp said of Brother Drill, “He comes along and sticks his long, penetrating nose into other people's business.” In the midst of all this discussion, in walks the Carpenter of Nazareth. He has arrived to start His day’s work. Putting on His apron, He goes to the bench to make a pulpit from which to proclaim the Gospel. Every day He uses all of His available tools. After the day’s work is done, when the pulpit is finished, the tools observe and understand that they are all workers together. I believe this is a good description of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ. He has followers from every corner of the globe, each with God-given spiritual abilities to accomplish His work. Only as each member yields to the Holy Spirit can God use our diverse gifts to accomplish His work in the world. I hope and pray you’re ready to work today. Prayer: Lord, teach me how to love one another as Christ loved others. Keep me from doing anything out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Help me see the importance of humility of the heart, so that I will consider others before myself. Help me to make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace in my home, my church and my community. May I diligently seek after all those things that are well-pleasing in Your sight so that I may live in unity with others. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. If this post has blessed you in any way please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com The Right Place...The Right People (Esther 4:14)
Esther 4:14, For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? While Esther was enjoying her new role as queen, her uncle Mordecai uncovered a plot to exterminate the Jewish people in the land. He realized that something had to be done and that Esther was in the right position at the right time; but would she accept the challenge? God placed the right woman in the right place at the right time. Did it ever occur to you that you could be one of God’s heroes and that God is equipping and preparing you for something yet ahead? God has put us on this earth for a purpose. Where you are today is no accident. Mordecai, Esther’s uncle, challenged her and changed for life by saying, “who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther never set out to become a queen, but once she was, she had to decide between her comfort and her calling. It’s a choice we all make. We all ask ourselves, “What’s my calling?” This involves your marriage, your family, your job, your friendships. It involves the community in which you live and service at your home church. One thing is certain, when God calls it’s your time. Whenever you’re tempted to think to wait for some other time or more important opportunity, keep in mind, you don’t get to choose your time, God does that. Psalm 31:5a, My times are in thy hand. God sends special people to guide us. Without Mordecai in her life Esther might never have understood her calling. And without his help she might never embraced it. The question you should ask is, “Who is your Mordecai?” Who knows you well enough to help clarify your calling? Who loves you enough to challenge you when you get off track, or to strengthen you when you want to quit and turn back? Not one of us is a composite of all of life’s virtues. We all have blind spots and weaknesses. That’s why God chooses to send others and why we need them. Maybe it is the Lord speaking to our hearts and telling us to take a bold step of faith and do something we have never done, something way out of our comfort zone. God gives gifts and talents to each of us that we need to use. Esther delivered when it was needed. You have a gift that was given to you by God. Everyone has a role to play. Everyone has talents and gifts that are given to them by God that they must discover, cultivate and use for his glory. PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Thank You that every day is a new beginning with new opportunities to trust in You. Lord, guide me in Your ways so that I will know how to take a stand for You, just as Esther did. When I start to feel out of place, help me to know You are near. In Jesus name, Amen. If this post in any way, has blessed you, please share this website and its articles with others: www.fellowshipbaptistcarrabelle.com |
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