Have you ever been convinced of Jesus’ plan only to have things go in the opposite direction or nowhere at all? Here are three of the biggest mistakes we make when discerning God’s plan for our lives.
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As I heard the words of this prophecy, I was blessed and perplexed. I knew I had the gift of writing, so it comforted me, knowing God wanted to use it for His glory. But I could not wrap my head around what was said or how it would be accomplished.
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Always remember that Jesus is the one who calls, equips, and qualifies us for ministry. He supplied us with gifts and burdens as evidence that He wants to use us for His glory. Never let anyone disqualify you from what God has called you to do.
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Saying “no” to anyone or anything seems to go against the very grain of who God created us to be as women. We enjoy serving others and showing love through our actions.
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I was in full-time ministry with my husband and had been teaching women’s Bible studies for several years but was still feeling unfulfilled. I had this unsettled sense in my spirit that Jesus had more for me, but I did not know what it was or would look like.
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What renders someone qualified to minister to others? Some say it is a theology degree. Others say years of training and experience. But Jesus qualifies His children when He saves them!
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Have you ever felt like you were lying on the side of the road, emotionally wounded and run over, but then someone came along and picked you up, dusted you off, and helped you walk again?
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“What? No!” I said. I could not believe my ears. I thought to myself, “There is no possible way God is leading you to close the school!” After my unfavorable reaction, he told me to pray about it because he was convinced it was of the Lord.
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Are you afraid you have nothing to spiritually give, so you stay hidden in the shadows? I know many of us struggle with feelings of inadequacy like we have nothing of substance to offer others spiritually. But that is not true!
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It is so easy to get caught up in “serving Jesus” that we forget some simple truths along the way. Here are four truths to remember when using your gifts:
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Satan loves to convince us that we are disqualified from being used by God with our gifts. He preys upon our weaknesses, hoping we surrender to his lies and let our insecurities keep us bound. His lies go something like this:
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Several years ago, I was attending a women’s Bible study at my church. I did not know most of the women in attendance, and, as usual, I was pretty uncomfortable around all those strangers.
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Often, Jesus will give us a burden to do more for the Kingdom than what we are doing. He might even give us a vision or calling for something different to do...and that can be exciting!
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Using our gifts to minister to others can deplete or overwhelm us if we are not careful. Here are some reminders to help you stay balanced while glorifying God with your gifts
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I still remember the first time God led me to do something totally out of my comfort zone. I was a 21-year-old newlywed living in Hong Kong who had only been saved for about eight months.
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Using your gifts does not have to be complicated. But it needs to be intentional. We cannot idly sit on our hands, waiting for Jesus to part the skies. We must prayerfully and actively engage ourselves in using our gifts faithfully.
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Earlier this year, a desperate woman reached out for help on social media after discovering her husband’s most recent affair. Immediately, my heart filled with compassion for her, and I was compelled to contact her.
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Not knowing your spiritual gifts and calling is like receiving a beautifully wrapped Christmas present but never opening it to see what is inside! The Holy Spirit intentionally gave you what He did because He wants you to be “the hands and feet of Jesus” in others’ lives.
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Fear is a powerful weapon. Satan uses it to deter and detract us from using our spiritual gifts because it works, repeatedly! The fear of failure masquerades in various forms but is always strategically designed to keep us from being used by Jesus with the spiritual gifts entrusted to us.
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Have you wondered if you have spiritual gifts or how to discern your calling? Every born-again believer has at least one gift and an accompanying calling to use it for God’s glory.
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