Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Discerning God's purpose

From today's reading: "O LORD, you have dealt graciously with your servant, according to your word. Teach me discernment and knowledge, for I have believed in your commandments." Psalm 119:65-66 Solomon was given the opportunity to ask for anything he wanted. What he asked for was wisdom. God was so pleased with what he asked for that He also gave him wealth and fame. Unfortunately, Solomon misused that wealth and fame and ultimately it destroyed him because he forgot the commandments of God. Discernment in how to use the gifts God gives you is a major step in living into the life God wants for each of us. God may give us all diverse gifts, but he also wants to teach us how to use those gifts. May God grant each of us discernment and knowledge to use his gifts and to live into the fullness of our life with him. Amen.

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