Today’s Reflection
The phrase “spiritual gifts” is unique to Paul’s writings, and the Greek word he uses is based in the word charis, which means “grace.” . . . so, it is helpful to think of them as “grace gifts.”
—Christine Harman, For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts (Discipleship Resources, 2021)
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Today’s Question
When have you observed spiritual gifts as God’s grace? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
—Romans 12:6-8 (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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