21 Days: Day 2

Devotional: Hello and welcome to day 2 of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting! This week we are going through the idea of “First God, Then…” fill in the blank. We need to seek God FIRST, and then we take steps forward from that. God is speaking to each and every one of us and has created a unique calling on our lives. I love what it says in Romans 12:6-8, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” God sees YOU, God is calling YOU, and God has equipped YOU with a specific gift to fulfill His calling. All you have to do is ask Him what His will is, and He will use you. Last year I felt that calling from God, that I should use my gifts and talents for His purpose. At the time I was working in marketing for a big company. I was confused, I didn’t know how God would use me in this way. Advertising for a church? Sounds sketchy, but I sought His will first. I was open to this small call I was feeling even though I didn’t know what it meant. He took this openness and made it clear to me that I needed to work for this church. My calling was to share Him with as many people as possible, to show them who He is, to reach people that have never heard about Him, and to show them what church is. God took a small opening in my heart and opened doors and opportunities for me to step into. He just needs you to be open, to seek His will and He will do more with it than you thought possible, or that maybe you didn’t even consider, like me. Take that first step, ask God “what do you want FROM me?”. It sounds simple but see what God can do from that. Prayer: God, we thank you for seeing and calling each and every one of us, for equipping us for your plan. Help us to seek you first and to pursue your will. We are excited and expectant for what you have for us, and for how you will call us during this 21 days. We thank you, and we love you. Amen.Thank you for joining us today for 21 Days! Tune in tomorrow and we'll have another devotional for you. Join us every Tuesday night at 6:30pm at each location as we gather together to worship, have a devotional, and pray together during these 21 Day of Prayer and Fasting.