God Gives You Abilities to Help Others

[God Gives You Abilities to Help Others]( Current Teaching Series [Live Your Calling: What on Earth Am I Here For?]( [Listen to Today's Broadcast]( [God Gives You Abilities to Help Others]( By Rick Warren — 08/24/2022 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email](mailto:?subject=I'd like to share a Daily Devotional from Pastor Rick with you&body= “Now you belong to him who was raised from death in order that we might be useful in the service of God." Romans 7:4 (GNT) God created you to help others. Regardless of your job or career, you are called to full-time Christian service. A “non-serving Christian” is a contradiction in terms. The Bible says, “He saved us and called us to be his own people, not because of what we have done, but because of his own purpose” (2 Timothy 1:9 GNT). Jesus came to earth with a mission. God has a mission for your life, too. “You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you” (1 Peter 2:9 GW). You may think that being called by God is something only missionaries, pastors, and other full-time church workers experience, but the Bible says every Christian is called to service. God has given you unique talents and abilities to benefit others, and he’s gifted others with talents and abilities to benefit you. If you don’t share your talents with those around you, they’ll be cheated. If they don’t share their talents with you, you’ll miss out. For instance, if you’re someone who doesn’t know what a carburetor is, isn’t it great that other people have mechanical skills? On the other hand, maybe you make the best chocolate chip cookies in your neighborhood and can share that gift with people around you. Everything in society says, “It’s all about me.” Yet nothing could be further from the truth! God is calling you to use your gifts to help others. When you use your God-given abilities to help others, you are fulfilling your calling. The Bible says, “Now you belong to him who was raised from death in order that we might be useful in the service of God” (Romans 7:4 GNT). Jesus glorified God by fulfilling his mission. God wants you to follow that example. [PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>]( Talk It Over - How are you using your God-given abilities to help others? - What is God calling you to do that you’ve thought you were not qualified to do? - How can you encourage other people in your small group, church, or community of believers to serve in ministry? God loves you and created you for a special purpose. But your sin separates you from God, and there’s nothing you can do to wipe that sin away. You can’t clean yourself up for God. So, you need someone to save you from your sins and make you acceptable to God. That’s why God sent Jesus. Jesus’ death on the cross paid for every wrong you’ve ever done or will do. Jesus made it possible for you to have a relationship with God the Father. The Bible says, “We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are” (Romans 3:22 NLT). You can start your journey with Jesus by believing in him and confessing your sins. If you’re ready to surrender your life to Jesus Christ, start by praying this simple prayer: “Dear God, I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is your Son. I believe that he died for my sin and that you raised him to life. Jesus, I want to trust you as my Savior and follow you as Lord from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.” If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know about it. I’d like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus. The post [God Gives You Abilities to Help Others]( appeared first on [Pastor Rick's Daily Hope](. 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