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\u201cBut the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all.\u201d<\/em> 1 Corinthians 12:7<\/span><\/p>\n

Beautiful Gifts<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

As I look out my kitchen window and bask in the beauty of God\u2019s creation in the form of trees, flowers, plants, bushes\u2014the busyness of the active squirrels in the trees gathering pinecones, the peaceful flight of the butterfly, the chirping of the birds pecking at bugs on the ground and sipping nectar from the flowers and some enjoying the birdbath, and with the occasional presence of the deer enjoying the apple trees\u2014it appears they all are enjoying each other and the nature of their setting. They are profiting from all of God\u2019s gifts of creation.<\/span><\/p>\n

This particular day is a beautiful, sunny day in the morning with a nice cool breeze. The type of days I never tire of\u2014peaceful.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are other days when I look out my kitchen window and watch the downpour of rain smashing the flowers, plants, bushes, while the animals have taken cover under the dark black clouds above.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Both of these days display the beauty of God\u2019s creation and are very much needed on every level. Some of us desire the sunny days, and others of us desire the rainy days; however, we all profit from both when we keep a clear and focused perspective on life.<\/span><\/p>\n

The overflowing of the Holy Spirit in our lives is to be shared with others and not to be bottled up inside our own hearts. We know that when Jesus lives within our hearts, then the Spirit of God abides in us. God desires to work through us\u2014He intends for us to have the Holy Spirit flowing forth from our lives. Our gifts of the Spirit need to be shared with the body of Christ so that they can enjoy our gift as well, and we in turn are blessed abundantly with theirs. I believe that our combination of gifts\u2014showing unity, order, and love for each other\u2014will encourage people to turn their hearts toward Jesus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With a tenderness<\/span>
\nThat\u2019s divine, the Father\u2019s<\/span>
\nFingers reach into our<\/span>
\nHearts and extend an<\/span>
\nEternity of love\u2014a life<\/span>
\nRenewed and transformed<\/span>
\nInto a never-ending<\/span>
\nFullness of bloom!\u00a0<\/span>
\n(Author Unknown)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Wherever we are in our journey in life today\u2014whether we are active in church, family obligations, work obligations, traveling, or restricted at home because of physical or health issues\u2014we still can do our part with the gifts that God has given to us. Will you join with me today in asking the Lord\u2019s direction and desire as we wait and watch with eagerness for His plan?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLord, we thank You for the gifts that You instilled in us for the profit of all. Guide us in the full capacity of Your desire and purpose so that we as the family of Christ will illuminate and draw people to Jesus. Amen.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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