S) "10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them."
Ephesians 2:10 (NASB)
O) This is such a good promise! Awhile ago, I started saying that God doesn't waste, so if He redeemed some one, it's for a purpose. This verse is the proof of that. It's so encouraging to know that God has created me with skills and talents that are specifically because I'm called to do something. No one was randomly made, but God has prepared for us each, good works to be done.
A) I'm standing firm in this promise. I know that "ministry" can take various forms, but it's so important that I'm chasing whatever it is He has for me to do, and that I'm not missing or wasting opportunities or abilities, either one. As I pursue things like a further education, or a new church home (when I move), I need to remember that it's not about my own idea of effective or fulfilling. No amount of perceived success matters, if I am not walking in the good work God has prepared for me.
P) Father, I have been blessed to be used in so many ways so far. You've given me talents, skills, and passions that You planted in me to use me for things like drumming, working in the church nursery, being a youth pastor, and teaching in our school of ministry - thank You, God. I know that You still have more plans for me, more good for me to do for You, so I want to be sure I'm following Your plan, and not just what seems good to me. Holy Spirit, reveal to me the will of the Father for my life, both in the short term, but also some of the long term plans, as well. Let it be according to Your good will, to reveal what I need to know, so that I am fulfilling my purpose in You. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
A) I'm standing firm in this promise. I know that "ministry" can take various forms, but it's so important that I'm chasing whatever it is He has for me to do, and that I'm not missing or wasting opportunities or abilities, either one. As I pursue things like a further education, or a new church home (when I move), I need to remember that it's not about my own idea of effective or fulfilling. No amount of perceived success matters, if I am not walking in the good work God has prepared for me.
P) Father, I have been blessed to be used in so many ways so far. You've given me talents, skills, and passions that You planted in me to use me for things like drumming, working in the church nursery, being a youth pastor, and teaching in our school of ministry - thank You, God. I know that You still have more plans for me, more good for me to do for You, so I want to be sure I'm following Your plan, and not just what seems good to me. Holy Spirit, reveal to me the will of the Father for my life, both in the short term, but also some of the long term plans, as well. Let it be according to Your good will, to reveal what I need to know, so that I am fulfilling my purpose in You. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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