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Who God Says You Are

DAY 2 OF 5

Some things are made for beauty’s sake, to give us something pretty to look at, like a painting on a wall or a marble sculpture. They don’t have a significant purpose other than our enjoyment.

But some things are created with a specific purpose in mind. Think of the items in your kitchen, or the tools in your toolbox. A colander strains water, whether you’re draining the pasta or rinsing berries. You wouldn’t use a colander for your morning cereal. A pair of wire snips will cut the wire to the correct length, but you wouldn’t use wire snips to attach a fan belt. You get the idea.

God has created each of us with gifts, talents, and strengths so that we can impact others. Maybe you are a safe place for young children to learn and grow. Maybe you are an administrator that keeps an organization running smoothly. Maybe you are handy with tools – kitchen or garage – and are good at fixing what’s broken. Have you found a place to use those gifts?

But more generally, God has given us all a common purpose. 1 Peter 2:9-10 tells us he has created us to be a chosen people so that we can show others the goodness of God. In Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus tells his disciples to go out into the world and make disciples – to introduce people to Jesus and, together, fully follow him.

God created you with a purpose in mind. You are NOT an accident. Your life is NOT pointless. This world would NOT be better without you. If these are thoughts that run on a loop in your mind, please reach out – whether to a trusted friend or family member, someone at your church, or a mental health professional. You shouldn’t sit alone with those kinds of thoughts.

Prayer: Dear God, I want to live my life for you. I want to follow you with everything I have and everything I do. Help me to find the place where my gifts and talents can help others follow you, too. Amen

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Who God Says You Are

There are lots of voices that try to tell us our worth - both voices from inside our own heads and from the outside. In this Bible Reading Plan, we'll discover the truth about who God says we are. Discover your value and purpose in his eyes and grow into who he created you to be.

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