Saturday Writings......7/9/16

Good morning...

I mourn for all that is going on in our country. Something needs to be done. The only thing I know to do is to pray. Please join me in prayer for our home, the United States of America.
God bless America.
      
God bless from
Corinne


The Devotional component in the Friday Writings of Women's Focus Ministries is titled, "SPIRITUAL GIFTS" and was written by Carol Steficek. Her topic is the gifts of the Spirit and the importance of discovering what our gift or gifts are. Carol wrote, "These gifts often involve natural talents, but they can also be special gifts to build up the body of believers in that church."

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  Today's Devotional   

"SPIRITUAL GIFTS"

written by

Carol Steficek

"There are different kinds of gifts,
 but the same Spirit. 
There are different kinds of service,
 but the same Lord. 
There are different kinds of working, 
but the same God
works all of them in all men." 
I Corinthians 12:4-6

     

     When I lived in Michigan I was blessed to be a member of a congregation which had a staff member who focused solely on spiritual gifts.  At that time I think he was the only one in the United States in our denomination.

     All members took a "spiritual gift test" to find out where their gift might lie and then were encouraged to try them out as they served God in various ways within the congregation.

     
     Not all believers are aware that God gifts each one of us.  It is so His body, the church on earth, can function in an orderly fashion and everything He has planned can be accomplished.  These gifts often involve natural talents, but they can also be special gifts to build up the body of believers in that church. So, what are your spiritual gifts?  Do you know?  If not, read I Corinthians 12, Romans 12 and Ephesians 4.  

God expects us to be active and contributing members of His church on earth. 

You are gifted!

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I speak to you. Be still. Know I am God.

I spoke to you When you were born. Be still. Know I am God.

I spoke to you At your first sight. Be still. Know I am God.

I spoke to you. At your first word. Be still. Know I am God.

I spoke to you. At your first thought. Be still. Know I am God.

I spoke to you At your first song. Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the grass of the meadows. Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the trees of the forests. Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the valleys and the hills Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the Holy Mountains Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the rain and the snow Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the waves of the sea. Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the dew of the morning. Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the peace of the evening. Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the splendor of the sun. Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the brilliant stars. Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the storm and the clouds. Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the thunder and lightning. Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you Through the mysterious rainbow Be still. Know I am God.

I will speak to you When you are alone Be still. Know I am God.

I will speak to you Through the Wisdom of the Ancients Be still. Know I am God.

I will speak to you At the end of time. Be still. Know I am God.

I will speak to you When you have seen my Angels. Be still. Know I am God.

I will speak to you Throughout Eternity. Be still. Know I am God.

I speak to you. Be still. Know I am God.

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   Snippets of Spiritual Insights  from Beverley   

Then one day the clouds begin to part. The cold begins to thaw. The light once again sees it's own reflection. And dances in delight. 

So it is with us. Our hearts become clouded. In seasons of grief, despair and sadness. 

Feelings of being so desperately alone. Surround us. Until that's all we can see.

Then 'hope unexpected' breaks through. 

And begins to thaw our frozen souls. With the warmth of her light. Then gently she whispers the promise. Of our Saviours unending love.

written by Beverley A. Napier (c)

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   Today's Inspiring Graphic   

Go look into the mirror and check if your crown is straight.

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Prayers are lifted up daily for 

you by the Devotional Writers 

and the Monthly Writing Staff

of Women's Focus Ministries.

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