Today’s Scripture

“Faithful is the Word, and everyone should accept him! For the sake of this ministry, we toil tirelessly and are criticized continually, simply because our hope is in the living God. He is the wonderful life-giver of all the children of men, and even more so to those who believe. Instruct and teach the people all that I’ve taught you. And don’t be intimidated by those who are older than you; simply be the example they need to see by being faithful and true in all that you do. Speak the truth and live a life of purity and authentic love as you remain strong in your faith. So until I come, be diligent in devouring the Word of God, be faithful in prayer, and in teaching the believers. Don’t minimize the powerful gift that operates in your life, for it was imparted to you by the laying on of hands of the elders and was activated through the prophecy they spoke over you. Make all of this your constant meditation and make it real with your life so everyone can see that you are moving forward. Give careful attention to your spiritual life and every cherished truth you teach, for living what you preach will then release even more abundant life inside you and to all those who listen to you.”

1 Timothy 4:9-16

Today’s Thought

There are gifts inside of us all and they were given to us from Jesus… It’s our job to discover and cultivate those gifts and release abundant life… Give special attention to those gifts and never lose focus on the fact they were a gift from God.

Today’s Confession

Lord, thank you for the gifts that you have placed within me. Help me to discover how to utilize these gifts effectively for the Body of Christ. I will steward over the gifts you have given me to further the Kingdom of God, always acknowledging they are a gift from you.