QT/Daily Devotion for 2/5/2021

 S: Well, my brothers and sisters, let's summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.
-1 Corinthians 14:26

O: Different people have different gifts blessed onto them by God. There is a reason for our gifts and they should be utilized. But we must be careful not to discourage others from using their gifts just because we think it is not helpful to others. Not everyone will not understand other's gifts and will immediately want to suppress them, however we must be discerning in how we handle these matters. This is where communication is crucial. We should seek out to understand the situation as much as possible and not act too soon. At the very least, we need to pray and listen for God's instructions on what to do. Otherwise we can make foolish decisions that have devastating results.

A: I need to always be seeking God's advice on everything. I need to be close to Him, and follow His guidance not try to do things my own way.

P: Heavenly Father,

You are good, true, pure, and holy. Unfortunately we can take You for granted and easily try to take control over our own lives. Our pride and ego tells us we know what what we are doing, above even Your own will, and we go ahead with our sins. May we reach a point where we realize that we cannot live our lives apart from You. Only You can free us from our mistakes, failures, and deepest shame. Only You can show us how to truly love, live in peace, and experience everlasting joy. Be the One who takes control, and may we surrender to You alone. I pray for Your people to be able to declare with all our hearts, soul, mind, and strength "Not my will, but Yours be done."

Amen

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