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God gives us the skills to do our jobs. "And every skillful person
in whom the Lord has put skill and understanding to know how to perform
all the work." Exodus 36:1 |
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We are gifted uniquely by You. You have created for each of us
a unique job and given us the proper skills, aptitudes and desires to accomplish
this work. |
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"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." (Eccl
9:10) |
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Help us, Lord, to do our work to the best of our abilities. We
are responsible to God for all our work -- including volunteer service,
working in the home or outside of the home. |
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Whatever you do, do your work heartily as for the Lord, rather than
for men; knowing that from the Lord you will receive your inheritance.
It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. Colossians 3:23 &
24 |
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Sometimes it's hard for us to remember that we work for You, Lord,
and not the bosses we may have. Help us to realize that the way we
work & the attitudes we have are to honor You. |
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"There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There
are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different
kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men -- To
one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another -- knowledge..to
another faith -- to another gifts of healing..." (I Corin. 12:7-9) |
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God, You have given each of us unique skills. Thank you for the
skills You have given to me. Help me to use those talents to
Your glory. |
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"Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it."
(I Corin. 12:27) "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to
serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms."
(I Peter 4:10) |
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Lord, Your church needs pastors, elders, and deacons. But we
know Your church also needs Sunday School teachers, committee leaders and
members, musicians, and many others. You know what spiritual gifts
You have given to each one of us. Bless us with a giving attitude
to use our gifts in Your church for Your service. Bless those in
our church who give of their talents and time for Your Kingdom. |