“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and
this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8
“We have gifts that differ according to the grace
given to us: prophesy, in proportion to faith; ministry, on ministering; the
teacher, in teaching.” Romans 12: 6-7
Last April, I was given a blooming orchid plant – my first
orchid plant gift. I watered it carefully and it continued to bloom for two
months. I enjoyed its beautiful blooms and was sad to see it go. I placed it
under our back yard deck and forgot about it.
Last week as I picked tomatoes at the edge under the deck,
the orchid plant greeted me with brilliant new blooms. What a special gift! I
couldn’t wait to show the orchid blooms to my family and neighbors.
Daily, each of us receives gifts from God. Often we do not
recognize them or give thanks for these gifts. Can you name gifts you have
recently been given by God? Even though we haven’t earned these gifts, we
receive them gratefully.
PRAYER: Dear God, we are thankful for
your most precious gifts. Help us to follow your example and to share our
talents and gifts with others. Amen.
Lois
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