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Personal Growth

    Leadership Praise and Worship

    How are You Growing Your Gift?

    November 17, 2022

    The purpose of the talent and gift God has given you is for others. Our gifts vary but the purpose is the same. Our talent is for God’s use. Our talent is to help the Church. Our gift is to be a light to the world. When you know your life has purpose, you live to give. Whether your gift is musical or service, we need each other’s gifts.

    “That is why I want you to remember the gift God gave you. God gave you that gift when I laid my hands on you. Now I want you to use that gift and let it grow more and more, like a small flame grows into a fire.: 2 Timothy 1:6 ERV

    Paul is reminding us in the Scripture that the gift is God’s gift to us. We can develop that gift to greater usefulness. It’s not up to God to develop our gift. It’s our responsibility. I want to challenge you today with a question . “How are your growing your gift?” God gave you the gift. God will anoint you. But we have to put some time and effort to develop that gift. It’s not enough to study during our higher education years. We must continue through life.

    • The primary way we grow our gift is to use it.
    • But we also develop our gift by being mentored by others
    • We continue to learn and grow throughout life by reading and studying.
    • Developing spiritually by reading the Word and prayer will develop our gift
    • Researching from other’s experiences helps us grow.
    • We also grow our gift by asking for others to evaluate and give us tips.

    Watch what others do. But don’t try to copy another person. You are an original. Your gift is unique. Use your individual style and personality to season your gift. I love the variety in the body of Christ. Even among worship leaders, there is such diversity. Out of our unique walk with God comes our unique leadership.

  • Evangelism Personal Devotions

    Is your faith contagious?

    When you meet somebody, your faith and expectation are contagious. They can be picked up by your face and your words. They can be “caught” and change the atmosphere around you. Believers have peace…

    October 29, 2022
  • Personal Devotions

    How to Maintain your Peace

    Peace is a gift from God. Most gifts must be maintained. Your new car needs gas and an oil change occasionally. So, too, peace is a gift but has to be maintained. Keep Proper…

    October 27, 2022
  • Personal Devotions

    Put on your new identity

    What would happen if you suddenly discovered your identity was royal? Your name would change Your status in society would change Your financial position would change Your influence would change The truth is when…

    October 12, 2022
  • Personal Devotions

    3 ways to Grow up Spiritually

    There are some practical things to develop your spiritual life. In addition to reading your Bible, here are three more things to help you grow. 1.Read a devotional everyday from someone who can explain…

    October 10, 2022
  • Personal Devotions

    God’s will not my will

    The will is a powerful thing. There is God’s will.  There is my will.  There is the will of those who live with me. There is the will of those I work with. With…

    August 18, 2022
  • Personal Devotions Prayer

    2 Ways to Relax

    I just returned from a 3 day vacation where I did some relaxing. Some vacations don’t actually rest you because the purpose is to see people or things. I’m learning to take at least…

    July 26, 2022