Listen

There are different spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; and there are different ministries and the same Lord; and there are different activities but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. A demonstration of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good.

1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Think

I like sports. One of the sports I currently practice is swimming. It is one of the most complete exercises that I enjoy. From throwing myself into the water or diving off the diving board to the act of swimming, it involves my entire body. I’ve learned that swimming requires practicing arm and leg coordination to move efficiently through the water. I’ve also learned that it requires patience, dedication, and constant practice.

You may still be perfecting something in your life, but that’s where God’s power manifests itself. Have you ever thought about the abilities God has given you? When you think about them as gifts from God, is there a difference in how you look at them? Today I invite you to give thanks for the abilities and capabilities that God has given you. I invite you to dive into God’s presence and allow God to guide you in all that you do.

Jesús Garcia

Question to Ponder:

How does it change your perspective to think about your abilities as gifts from God?

Pray

God, I thank you for the skills and abilities you have given me. Help me to use them to help, serve, and bless others.

Amen.

Go

Dive into God’s presence.

Dive into God’s word.

Dive into God’s mission.