When we give something to God, it feels wonderful because we are essentially giving the burden, worries, and cares of that thing over to Him. When we present our desires to Him, we feel an overwhelming peace knowing that it is in His hands.
The problem lies however, when we take back that thing that we surrendered to Him in the first place. It may be as simple as us not considering our Heavenly Father’s opinion in the midst of an important life decision. Giving all to God completely is always a challenge. Being productive involves effectively using you are for the good of others and the glory of God at its highest level as your Heavenly Father calls you to daily.
“Pile your troubles
on God’s
shoulders. He’ll
carry your load. He’ll help you out. He’ll never let good people topple into ruin.” (Psalm
55:22, MSG)
1.
Your energy: Which
time of the day are you most productive (morning, afternoon, or night)? Do you
know when your energy is at its peak? Plan your day so that (whenever possible)
you can give your best times to the highest purposes.
Consider how you can
use your best moments to accomplish your most important tasks. Plan to give God
the best of your energy.
2.
Your enthusiasm: God
gives us gifts, talents, time, and energy. He also gives us enthusiasm. He
makes each of us feel passionately about certain issues or ideas. Where has God
given you enthusiasm? Where do your passions lie?
Are they toward
teaching or mentoring? Are they toward issues of charity or justice? Find ways
to deliberately use your God-given enthusiasm to bless others and glorify God.
“Dear
God, I'm trusting You. I know you heard my prayer. Your time; not mine.” (Spiritual Inspiration)
3.
Your gifts: The
Heavenly Father gives each one of his children supernatural gifts to empower
them to be a bless others. Do you know how God has gifted you? Maybe your gift
could be encouragement or teaching.
Gifts are
diverse, and are given for the benefit of others. If you are a Christian, God
has given you some of His gifts. Find those gifts, and use them for His glory
and others’ good.
4.
Your talents: God
has not only give you spiritual gifts, but he’s also given you talents (areas
in which you are naturally skilled). Perhaps you are a talented musician,
writer, artist, host, or leader. Do you know where God has given you this kind
of skill?
He has given these talents so you can return them to him by
using them for His glory. No matter whom you are and what you do; you can
commit these to Him and look for creative ways to use them in your community
and as a thank you to the Heavenly Father.
5.
Your time: Time
may be that rarest and most precious of commodities. God gives you just one
hundred and sixty-eight hours each week. He gives them in trust to you to use
wisely.
Do you plan your time as well as you can to ensure you are
putting it to the best use? Begin every day by prayerfully giving your time to
God, and asking him to help you make each hour count.[i]
“When you let go, something magical happens.
You give God room to work.” (Mandy Hale)
[i] Sources used:
·
“5 Things You Can Give to God Every Day” by Tim
Challies
·
“Dashing
Devotional: Give It To God, and Leave It There!”
Topic inspired
by my Thursday night small Bible group
facilitated by Tom Critser
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