Journey With Prayer | Flourishing in the Fullness of Giftings

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This is Journey with Prayer, a contemplated prayer

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journey corresponding to our episode, Leading Differently

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Together, a pest series introduction with Zach

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Manthey.

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Rules. The prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and

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teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry,

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for building up the body of Christ. Until we all attain

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to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the son of

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God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the

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stature here of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians

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411 to 13 from the ESV.

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Loving father, Other, we come with hearts full of gratitude,

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acknowledging the beauty of your multifaceted nature

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reflected in the diverse giftings that you've poured out on us and on the

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body of Christ. You are the one true shepherd

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guiding and nurturing us through the shepherds and teachers you have

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placed in our lives. And we thank

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you for the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the

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shepherds, in the teachers, within the community of believers,

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all working together for the common good and the edification

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of your body. And father, we lift up

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those within our communities who carry these diverse

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giftings. Grant them wisdom, discernment, and a

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deep sense of your presence as they serve your people.

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And may they continue to strengthen and equip others for the work

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of ministry, encouraging unity, and spiritual growth.

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We also uphold those who are yet to recognize and embrace their

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giftings. Praying that the Holy Spirit reveals and

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ignites these gifts within them. Guide them into the deeper communion

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and deeper communication with you, and enable them

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to bless and build up the body of Christ.

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God, we thank you that these gifts are accessible and that

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you even let us utilize them in different seasons for your

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versus even when we don't see them as our strengths. Because in

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our weakness, you show yourself strong. As

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we reflect on the Abundance of giftings that you've graciously

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given us help us to be transformed by the

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renewing of our minds. May we Approach these giftings

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with humility and a desire to serve others,

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embracing the diverse roles within the body of Christ.

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Guide our steps and fill us with a deeper understanding

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of your purposes for these giftings within the church

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in our wider communities. In Jesus' name,

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amen. So as you go out through

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this week, I wanna encourage you. Take the time

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to reflect. Reflect on the different giftings mentioned in

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Ephesians 4 11 to 13, and consider how they

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contribute to the health and unity of the body of Christ.

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And engage, engage in conversations with

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individuals in your community who exercise these gifts

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and learn from their experiences and their insights.

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And finally, pray. Pray for the church and the body of

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Christ to flourish in the fullness of these giftings.

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To be equipped for effective ministry. Here are 3 ways

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that you can pray. Number 1, pray for the

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church to recognize and embrace the diverse things

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within the body of Christ, fostering unity and

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maturity in the faith. Number 2,

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pray for individuals to be open to the Holy Spirit's

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leading and the discovery of their unique giftings that they

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may joyfully and humbly serve their communities.

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And number 3, pray for your personal

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transformation, asking god to renew your heart put in

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mind and guide you in embracing and expressing the

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diverse giftings that are in you and within the body with

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Christ. You can check the show notes for these references,

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prayers, and scriptures. Or to find out more about our podcast,

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head over to journey with care dot