Everyone is gifted, and all are expected to lay down their lives for the Body of Christ. Soldier, please listen carefully: you are not expected to feel gifted, or successful, or even spiritual. If you were to feel empowered in those areas, there would be cause to be concerned about deception. But, God's Word says that everyone has a gift. If you do not know what your gift is, someone in leadership will soon tell you. In the meantime, be at every meeting. Be on time. Look the speaker in the eye. Sing loudly. Give as much money as you can. Pray for as many as you can - by name. Make a list if you need to. Is there someone you know who is obviously filled with the Holy Spirit? Serving the Lord? Humble? Loving? Be around that person as much as you can. Tell the Lord you are available to serve Him. Time is short. Be available and be consistent. Your reward will be His Presence. |
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