Today’s Reflection
Some people have gifts that are frequently used “behind the scenes,” so they may not consider these gifts to be significant; yet, without them, various efforts fail for lack of precisely this kind of support.
—Christine Harman, For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts (Discipleship Resources, 2021)
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Today’s Question
Who could you encourage by reminding them that “behind the scenes” gifts are significant? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot would say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body.
—1 Corinthians 12:14-15 (NRSV)
Prayer for the Week
Lord,
Give me knowledge and insight that will help me make the right choices in my life. Amen.
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Lectionary Readings
- Genesis 25:19-34
- Psalm 119:105-112
- Romans 8:1-11
- Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
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