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      April 11, 2004


      VERSE:
      If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of
God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so
that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the
glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.      -- 1 Peter 4:11

      THOUGHT:
      We are given gifts to use in God's Kingdom for two reasons:

        1)  to bring glory to God, and,
        2) to bless others.

      Whether we serve or speak, we are to do so with these two goals in
mind, knowing that God will supply the strength to do what he has gifted us
to do.

      PRAYER:
      Holy Father, thank you for not just saving me, but for also giving me
abilities to use to bless your people and honor you. Help me see the ways
you want me to use my gifts today, and every day that follows, to bless
others. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.




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