Devotional: Moses' encounter with God at the burning bush reveals a profound truth - God doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called. Like Moses, we often doubt our abilities when God calls us to step out in faith. We make excuses, focusing on our perceived inadequacies rather than God's infinite power.
Today, reflect on areas in your life where you feel God may be calling you to serve, but you've hesitated due to self-doubt. Remember, God promises to be with you and equip you for His purposes. Your weaknesses become opportunities for God's strength to shine through. As you go about your day, practice saying "Yes, Lord" to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, trusting that God will provide all you need to fulfill His will.

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Devotional: The pastor's message emphasizes the importance of offering ourselves as "living sacrifices" to God. This radical surrender is our true act of worship. It's easy to sing songs of praise, but much harder to lay down our lives in complete obedience to God's will.
Consider areas of your life you've been reluctant to surrender to God. Perhaps it's a relationship, a career ambition, or a long-held grudge. Imagine placing each of these on an altar before God. What fears or hesitations arise? Remember that God's plans for you are good, and His love is unfailing. As you surrender these areas, pray for the faith to trust God's wisdom over your own understanding. Look for practical ways today to demonstrate your willingness to be used by God, even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone.

Devotional: The sermon touched on the reality that as believers, we will face suffering and hardships. Yet we're reminded that there's a way to cope - by giving our struggles to God and declaring, "It is well with my soul." This doesn't mean our pain disappears, but rather that we find peace and purpose even in the midst of trials.
Reflect on a current challenge you're facing. How might God be using this difficulty to shape your character or deepen your faith? Remember that Jesus himself suffered, and He understands your pain. Pray for the strength to trust God's goodness even when circumstances are difficult. Look for ways to comfort others who are struggling, knowing that your own experiences of God's comfort equip you to encourage others.

Devotional: The story of Moses' staff turning into a snake and back again illustrates God's power to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Just as God took a simple shepherd's staff and used it for miraculous purposes, He can take our seemingly insignificant lives and use them for His glory.
Consider the "ordinary" aspects of your life - your daily routines, your job, your relationships. How might God want to use these for His kingdom purposes? Pray for eyes to see the divine potential in the mundane. Challenge yourself to view your circumstances through the lens of God's transforming power. Look for one specific way today to allow God to use you as His instrument of grace and truth in the world.

Devotional: The pastor emphasized that God has a unique purpose for each of us. Our past, our struggles, even our perceived weaknesses are all part of the story God wants to tell through our lives. We are His workmanship, created for good works that He prepared in advance for us to do.
Take time to prayerfully consider your own calling. What gifts, experiences, and passions has God given you? How might these be used to serve others and glorify God? Remember that your calling may not always feel comfortable - it might require courage and faith to step out. But God promises to be with you every step of the way. Write down one specific action you can take this week to move forward in embracing God's call on your life. Trust that as you step out in faith, God will provide all you need to fulfill His purposes.