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Words to live by:
Develop Your Gift

“Do not neglect the gift of God within you…” (I Timothy 4:14).

You are created and designed for a specific purpose. God has placed gifts inside of you to equip you to
fulfill your purpose. Do you know what those gifts are? What are you passionate about? What can you do
better than other people? What would you choose to do if there were no obstacles? God wants you to
develop and pursue the gift inside of you. Your gift is a part of your destiny. But the gifts God gives aren’t just
for us. He gives us gifts to help build the kingdom of God. You have a specific role to play in the body of
Christ. That doesn’t mean God’s going to send you to a third world country or make you preach. But, there
are people only you can reach. Are you using your gift to build the kingdom? Are you serving in your local
church? Even if you are still discovering what your gifts are, you can simply take a step and volunteer.
Everyone has something to give. You can give a smile, a handshake, or an encouraging word. As you step
out and serve others, you’ll see the gift inside of you begin to grow, and you’ll move forward into the destiny
God has in store for you!

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, thank You for equipping me to fulfill my destiny. Thank You for walking with me and guiding
me. Show me ways to develop what You have given me so that I can build Your kingdom in the earth. In
Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Joel Osteen

	Butterfly Ministries Welcome to Butterfly ministries! We are a support group for women who are struggling with trauma and abuse in their life. You are welcome to visit this site anytime for encouraging words and spiritual support. Remember if you are a child of God then you are a daughter of the Most High King! You are a Royal Princess and no one can take your royal heritage from you. No matter what you have gone through, no matter what you have suffered at the hands of others...your Father in Heaven wants to take you in His arms, wipe your tears away and comfort you. He wants to wrap you in royal robes of purple instead of your torn and ragged clothing. Dear Princess, never forget who you are and what your heritage is. I started this ministry to help other women deal with abuse and trauma. We help each other along the path to wholeness and healing. We pray for each other, share with each other and uplift each other. I am indebted to each of my Christian sisters who have come along beside me and loved me enough to lift me up. Claudia "Sprite" Gaughan