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I Am a Workmanship!
By Laurie Donahue
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Comparison that Crushes
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Comparison crushed Moses' responsiveness
to God
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Who says I am a Workmanship?
Ephesians 2:8-10
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For by grace you have been saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of
God; not as a result of works, so that no one
may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in
Christ Jesus for good works, which God
prepared beforehand so that we would walk in
them.
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How do we know what God wants us
to do?• Read His Word• Listen to godly counsel• Pray• What is needed• What is enjoyable
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How do we know what God wants us
to do?
I must constantly be checking my heart attitude to be sure I
am serving God and not myself.
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What can we learn?
If you are a child of God,
God has already prepared good things for you to do.
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God has given us different gifts which we can useto serve
God and one another.
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We are all different, and God uses each of us differently to complete His will.
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We cannot compare ourselves to others to decide
our worth. Our worth is established by God.
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What gets in your way of
serving God?
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I don't have the ability.
Now it is God who makes both us and you
stand firm in Christ. He anointed us,
2 Corinthians 1:21
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It's too hard!
I can do all this
through Him who
gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13
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I don't know how!
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,
who gives generously to all without
finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Philippians 4:13
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I am lazy!
The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,
but the path of the upright is a highway.
Proverbs 15:19
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Others will make
fun of me!For am I now seeking
the favor of men, or of God? or am I
striving to please men?’”
Galatians 1:10
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I'd rather serve myself!
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or
vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others
above yourselves,
Philippians 2:3
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I am afraid!
Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God
is with you!
Joshua 1:9
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God is not first in my life!
I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
Psalm 119:10
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Blog:LaurieDonahue.com
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