Passage of the Day:
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good, Romans 12:6-9.
Reflection:
There are some things that may come naturally to you while others seem so foreign. Perhaps, this is what the apostle Paul is referring to in the passage above. These abilities come in the form of spiritual gifts and unique talents that you are born with or have to develop. There are several books and online resources that explore spiritual gifts through assessments and tests to highlight specific strengths. However, whatever talent you possess must be exercised alongside a spirt of goodness.
Prayerful Action:
If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing, 1 Corinthians 13:3.
Preparing Your Fields to Bear Spiritual Fruit:
When I was younger, my father’s mom, grandmother, gave me an odd nickname. Whenever I arrived or left her house, she regularly exclaimed, “you’re such a good religious boy!” I’m not sure if my grandmother saw something inside of me or simply wanted me to become religious, but her words have stuck with me through the years. While no one is righteous, Romans 3:9-12, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive for it, Matthew 5:48. As Christian develop and display a spirit of goodness, Matthew 5:14-16, the light of Christ will shine bright into a dark and dying world.
Song of the Day:
Christians who keep in step with the Holy Spirit, Galatians 5:25, often don’t realize the good that they are doing. When Christians seek to glorify God, they don’t care about getting credit for being good. May the attached lyrics inspire you to develop a spirit of goodness this June.
by Jay Mankus
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