Monday, November 3 – “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” (Deuteronomy 8:18) God gives every gift. Good or bad isn’t part of the equation, for you and I have no ability to define good or bad, when it comes to the gifts of God. Air you breathe? Gift. Food you eat? Gift. Relationships in your life? Gift. Money? Gift. Time? Gift. This devotion? Gift. Now go out and start living like it!
Tuesday, November 4 – “It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.” (Psalm 75:7) Never forget that God’s in control. You just won’t always understand why God is acting counter to your desires. But that’s what happens whenever someone else in control. Yet, unlike political elections, you can’t vote God out. You can choose not to believe, but your unbelief doesn’t change the truth. It simply changes your perspective of the truth.
Wednesday, November 5 – “There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.” (1 Corinthians 12:6) You are wired differently than anyone else. You have gifts, talents and interests that comprise the fullness of who you are. These are gifts from God. So, be the best you can be, right here, right now. And encourage everyone in your life to do the exact same thing. Make room for others to be who God has created and gifted them to be. Conformity isn’t the goal. Transformation is the goal.
Thursday, November 6 – “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” (1 Corinthians 12:7) Why did God wire peopled differently? Why are there different gifts, different talents and different interests? It’s for our common good. How boring would it be if all of us were exactly the same? How would anything in this life ever get done, if all of us had the same interests, gifts and talents? Thank God we’re all different. Let’s celebrate our diversity, instead of force-feeding conformity.
Friday – November 7 – “I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.” (1 Corinthians 4:3) Being judgmental is something that you’re called to avoid. Allowing someone else’s judgment to roll of your back, is something that you’re called to embrace. Both of which take a great deal of time and effort to realize. Stop judging others and stop carrying around others judgment of you. Instead, use your Time, Talents and Treasures, simply in the pursuit of being the best you that you can be.
Saturday, November 8 – “To this John replied, ‘A person can receive only what is given them from heaven.’” (John 3:27) All that you are - All that you have - All that is all around you - Are all gifts from God. Think about that the next time you’re talking with someone and catch yourself taking all the credit for something in your life. It’s an attitude of gratitude. It’s being Thank-Full. This is the way that you’re called to live your life.
Tuesday, November 4 – “It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.” (Psalm 75:7) Never forget that God’s in control. You just won’t always understand why God is acting counter to your desires. But that’s what happens whenever someone else in control. Yet, unlike political elections, you can’t vote God out. You can choose not to believe, but your unbelief doesn’t change the truth. It simply changes your perspective of the truth.
Wednesday, November 5 – “There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.” (1 Corinthians 12:6) You are wired differently than anyone else. You have gifts, talents and interests that comprise the fullness of who you are. These are gifts from God. So, be the best you can be, right here, right now. And encourage everyone in your life to do the exact same thing. Make room for others to be who God has created and gifted them to be. Conformity isn’t the goal. Transformation is the goal.
Thursday, November 6 – “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” (1 Corinthians 12:7) Why did God wire peopled differently? Why are there different gifts, different talents and different interests? It’s for our common good. How boring would it be if all of us were exactly the same? How would anything in this life ever get done, if all of us had the same interests, gifts and talents? Thank God we’re all different. Let’s celebrate our diversity, instead of force-feeding conformity.
Friday – November 7 – “I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.” (1 Corinthians 4:3) Being judgmental is something that you’re called to avoid. Allowing someone else’s judgment to roll of your back, is something that you’re called to embrace. Both of which take a great deal of time and effort to realize. Stop judging others and stop carrying around others judgment of you. Instead, use your Time, Talents and Treasures, simply in the pursuit of being the best you that you can be.
Saturday, November 8 – “To this John replied, ‘A person can receive only what is given them from heaven.’” (John 3:27) All that you are - All that you have - All that is all around you - Are all gifts from God. Think about that the next time you’re talking with someone and catch yourself taking all the credit for something in your life. It’s an attitude of gratitude. It’s being Thank-Full. This is the way that you’re called to live your life.
You try to eat right. You drink plenty of water. you exercise. don't forget your spirit - feed it!
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