Embrace Your Season

Embrace Your Season

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

TODAY’S WORD

God has ordained seasons in your life. It’s easy to get frustrated when our dreams aren’t coming to pass on our timetable. When that happens, we have to submit our plans to Him and trust that He has a better plan. Understand that in God’s Kingdom, every season is not harvest. There are plowing seasons. There are planting seasons. There are watering seasons. And sure, we would love for every season to be a time of increase, but without the other seasons, we wouldn’t be prepared. It’s during the plowing seasons when God’s bringing issues to light that we need to deal with. He’s getting us prepared for promotion. If you’re not making as much progress as you would like, the key is to not lose any ground.

Don’t go backwards. Hold your position by keeping an attitude of faith and expectancy, even when it’s hard. Keep plowing by speaking the Word daily. As you do, you’ll pass the test, and God promises your due season is coming!

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in Heaven, thank You for Your faithfulness in all seasons of my life. I trust that my time is coming, and I choose to remain faithful. I submit my ways to You today and trust that You have the best plan for my life. I love You and praise Your Name today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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God’s Will and Your Giftedness byJon Walker "Let's see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out." (Hebrews 10:24 MSG)  Long before he was a superstar, I was blessed to spend an hour or two with Bob the Tomato. Well, actually, it was Phil Vischer, the voice of Bob the Tomato and creator of the very charming VeggieTales. During our conversation, Vischer said, “There is no happier place than the intersection of God’s will and your giftedness.” Pastor Rick teaches that the way God S.H.A.P.E.s you reveals a significant portion of his will for you, and that brings you to the intersection of his will and your giftedness. S.H.A.P.E. is an acronym Pastor Rick explains in "The Purpose Driven Life": Spiritual Gifts: God gives you spiritual gifts to use in ministry (1 Corinthians 12, Romans 8, Ephesians 4). Heart: As Pastor Rick explains, the Bible teaches that your heart determines why you say the things you do, why you feel the way you do, and why you act the way you do (Proverbs 4:23). Abilities: These are natural talents God gives you so you can accomplish his purposes. In Exodus 31:3, God gives “skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of crafts ...” (NLT). Personality: Your personality affects the way you use your gifts. For instance, two people may have the gift of evangelism, but if one is introverted and the other is extroverted, that gift will be expressed differently. Experiences: There are five common experiences that encourage your service to others: educational, vocational, spiritual, ministry, and painful experiences. Ask other Christians who know you to help you determine the things you do best and how you may use your giftedness in ministry. Talk About It Pray through these questions: What am I good at that I can offer as a ministry to other people? What do I know that I can teach to others? What can I give to someone as a blessing?