Father,
We live in such a mixed-up world,
where too often we envy gifts other people have
(oh, she’s such a good hostess,
he’s so good at fixing things,
she’s so smart,
he’s such a good dad)…
And yet, you say
that you gave each one of us different gifts
through your Holy Spirit —
things like
“wise counsel, clear understanding, simple trust,
healing the sick, miraculous acts, proclamation,
distinguishing between spirits, tongues,
interpretation of tongues” (1 Corinthians 12:8-10).
And you say that these gifts
are for the building up of your kingdom.
Help us, Lord, to thank you
for the gifts you have given us
and to deploy those gifts for the good of others
and for your glory.
In Jesus’ unifying name. Amen.
Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11.
