‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭4‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬ — Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

In 2020 my word of the year was “gifts.” I had chosen this word knowing it would take on various meanings throughout the year. In my initial blog post in 2020, I referenced today’s key verse. Just as Jesus was a gift disguised in swaddling clothes, our gifts sometimes get disguised. I encourage us all to take inventory of our gifts and talents. I believe over the years as we grow in our walk with Christ, our gifts grow and change as well.

As a reminder to always be thankful for the incredible gift of God’s Grace through His son Christ Jesus, I had a necklace made that year. One side inscribed “gifts” and the other side inscribed “2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV — Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”

Whether it is gifts of service or gifts of grace, it is a good word to carry and reflect on throughout the year. We are getting closer to 2025. Will you be picking a word or mantra for the year? We would love to know what you have chosen. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the gifts and talents You have given me over the years. I desire to continue to grow in my faith journey and share Your glory. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

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The song, Mary Did You Know by Pentatonix got me thinking about our Mindset. The song opens up with: “Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water?” It poses many questions following that one. If we knew the impact we were creating through our service, through our actions, and our reactions would we carry a better mindset?

The theory of the Butterfly Effect is that small things can have big impacts. Everything we do is a ripple effect. The next question posed in the song is: “Mary did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?.” God’s great gift of salvation to us is meant to be shared with the world. What ripple effect are we making with a closed mindset?

Let’s be mindful today of the impact we are creating and the mindset we are carrying throughout our day. Take some time today to meditate on this week’s scripture verses.

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭4‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬ — Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

Hebrews‬ ‭13:8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

‭‭Joshua‬ ‭21‬:‭45‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.

Revelation 3:7-8 NIV

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On this Spiritual Sunday and throughout our week, I encourage us all to take hold of opportunities to step out of the traffic. Remember to marvel at the gift of God’s beauty and to find joy in the journey. Go in confidence, knowing who God is and exalt Him above all else.

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭8‬-‭10‬ ‭MSG‬‬ — Attention, all! See the marvels of God! He plants flowers and trees all over the earth, Bans war from pole to pole, breaks all the weapons across his knee. “Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything.

I encourage you to listen to the following songs:

Know You Will by Hillsong

Mary Did You Know by Pentatonix