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Hi, this is Dorette Schaal with an encouraging word for your day. One of the things I am always praying for is for people to reach their potential. This week we’ll be talking about that, and I hope you see that your potential is within reach. The giftings and callings in your life can be maximized to actualize all that God has for you. Here is your encouraging Word for today.
This is the season for Graduations and Milestones. Probably each of you know at least one person who is moving from one season in their life to another. As our own daughter graduates from the Northwest College, we are so proud of her. We are thankful that her steady faithfulness has paid off, and she gets to say she has finished a goal that was important for her, before she goes on to the next season of her life. In the midst of momentous accomplishments….whatever that may be in your own life, we need to realize that once we make it to our goal, we have to maintain and continue to grow. Stagnation is not an option for the believer. Here are three important things we will address this week, so that you can actualize all of your potential. Where you are is great, but let’s keep on growing. Here are some great steps to keep you on track:
Increase your core strength – Prov 4:20-23 Out of your core come all your issues. What is at the heart of your life is what is important. If your core isn’t strong, your body will suffer. Stability comes from the inside out. We want you to have inner strength so that you are balanced, flexible and strong.
Get better at what you are good at – You can’t be good or an expert at everything! II Peter 1:5-11 tells us to continue being perfected. Find areas that you know you do well, and continue learning in those areas. Delegate or ask for help in the areas that aren’t your greatest strengths.
Operate in Faith – Roman 1:17 say the just shall live by faith. Faith is a dynamic that is essential to all areas of life. I can remember asking my husband once, long ago when we were young in ministry….. “When do we get to quit using our faith?” Of course you know the answer….never. We live by faith and we walk by faith. It is an area we must be strong in to reach all of our potential.
So as you strive to reach your fullest potential, remember this: You are a blessing to the body of Christ – Strengthen your core, get better at what you are good at, and keep on using your faith. When you do, you please God! Think of it, you make God smile! How encouraging is that!
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