Theme:   Elevate: Next Level Spiritual Growth - Making a Difference

This eDevotional was written by a volunteer from Timberlake Church. 

READ: Ephesians 2:10; Exodus 9:16

THINK: I saw a kid wearing a t-shirt that said "God doesn’t create junk!" And its true - He doesn't make anything without value. He is the ultimate craftsman. And he designed each of us specifically to fulfill a unique role in his ultimate plan to establish his kingdom on earth. In spite of the fact that we all have made mistakes, we still are a special work of the Divine Creator’s hands. He even takes time to know us personally and to know about our day-to-day lives.
The Bible says, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT). Imagine the idea that, as our Father he is smiling right now, celebrating as we seek to discover the masterpiece each of us are to him.

We talked about finding our SHAPE this weekend at Timberlake. Pastor Ben referenced the book by Erik Rees. In it he helps us understand that if we want to discover our mission or purpose in life, we first need to look at the masterpiece God has made us to be. While self-help books tell you to look within, Rees says the key to living the life you were meant to live is to look to God and ask him to help you discover your uniqueness. Once you discover who you are, then you can start figuring out what God has planned for you, the specific way he designed you to make a difference in the world for him.

 You are a work of God – and nothing but the highest and best comes from his hand. Like the artist who takes scrap metal and turns it into an amazing sculpture, God takes our lives and fashions them into a masterpiece.

DO: Spend a few minutes thinking about how God has uniquely wired you… Ask the Holy Spirit to show you and use some of the great tools that are available like the DISC, Meyers Briggs, or Strength Finders… There are some free ones online too like the Keirsey Temperament Sorter that can get you started.

PRAY: Father, thank you that You have a perfect plan and purpose for me… When I feel unsure of that help me to remember Your truth. Show me how you want to use me as I go through each day and how I can best serve You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.