Devotion for Praying Time Heart A Woman’s

(in English and Spanish) Vol.1 No.3 - June 2014

TEACH ME THE TRUTH Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord (1 Corinthians 12:4-5). Dear Maker, thank You for creating me just the way I am - with uniqueness that is mine alone. There is nothing more wonderful than knowing You created me exactly the way You wanted me to be and redeemed me through Your Son. You imprinted my name on the palm of Your hand. Help me to always recognize joy in fulfilling Your purposes for my life. As I walk with You, help me recognize the special gifts and talents You have given me. Show me how to use these gifts to the best of my ability and not hide or bury them. Allow me the wisdom to help nurture the spiritual gifts You have given others as we serve the Lord together. Thank You for having a perfect plan for me to use the gifts and abilities You have given me. Thank You for continuing to mold me and guide me according to Your will for service in Your kingdom. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. Taken from A Woman’s Praying Heart Product # 23200. Also in Spanish: Product # 23201.

As students, we labor over homework, tests, and term papers. What a relief it was to finish a task, earn a final grade, and walk across the stage to receive a diploma! As Christians, our education is lifelong. No matter what age or stage in life, God has many truths to teach us through His Word. He teaches us how to live under Him and with each other. And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor” (Matthew 22:37a, 39b). He teaches us of His salvation for all people. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). As we read, study and share His Word, the Holy Spirit builds us up in the one true faith. Is there a final test? A final grade? Yes! And God Himself gives us the answer: Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved (Acts 16:31a). Simple statement, simple truth: just believe! Teach me, Lord for I have much to learn from You. Thank you for giving Your love to me and to the world through Jesus Christ so that I can be sure of Your final answer, a home in heaven. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. Mustard Seed: Living in Prayer. 3/31 Product # 40201, Spanish version Product # 42011

USANDO MIS DONES Y TALENTOS Ahora bien, hay diversos dones, pero un mismo Espiritu. Hay diversas maneras de servir, pero un mismo Senor. (I Corintios 12:4-5) Mi Creador, gracias por crearme Unica tal y como soy. No hay nada mas hermoso que saber que Tu me creaste exactamente como Tu querias que yo fuera y me redimiste por medio de Tu Hijo. Tu grabaste mi nombre en la palma de Tu mano. Ayudame a siempre tener en mente el gozo de cumplir Tus propositos en mi vida.

Como estudiantes, nos preocupamos por tareas y examenes finales Como cristianos, nuestra educacion dura toda la vida. Dios tiene muchas verdades para ensenarnos por medio de Su Palabra. El nos ensefia como vivir bajo Su autoridad y en harmonia con otros. “Ama al Senor tu Dios...Ama a tu projimo...” (Mateo 22:37a, 39b)

Mientras camino contigo, ayudame a reconocer los dones espirituales que me has dado. Ensename como usar esos dones a lo mejor de mis habilidades y no esconderlos ni enterrarlos. Concede la sabiduria para ayudar a nutrir los dones espirituales que Tu has dado a otros mientras servimos juntos al Senor.

Dios nos ensena de Su Salvacion para toda la humanidad. “Porque tanto amo Dios al mundo, que dio a su Hijo unigenito, para que todo el que cree en El no se pierda, sino que tenga vida eterna.” (Juan 3:16) A medida que vayamos leyendo, estudiando y compartiendo Su Palabra, el Espiritu Santo nos edifica en la verdadera fe. ;, Hay un examen final? Un grado final? Si! Y Dios mismo nos da la respuesta: “Cree en el Senor Jesus; asi tu y tu familia seran salvos ...” (Hechos 16:31) Una declaracion sencilla, una verdad sencilla: eso lo cree!

Gracias por Tu plan perfecto para que yo pueda usar los dones y talentos que Tu me has dado. Gracias por guiarme y moldearme continuamente de acuerdo a Tu voluntad para servirte en Tu reino. En, el Nombre de Jesus. Amen.

Ensename, Senor, porque tengo mucho que aprender de Ti. Gracias por darme a mi y a todo el mundo Tu amor por medio de Jesucristo para que yo pueda estar segura de Tu respuesta final, un hogar en el cielo. En el Nombre de Jesus. Amen. Devocionales Semilla de Mostaza, Derechos de Autor, 2005, Liga Misionera de Damas Luteranas, P.O. Box 411993, St. Louis, MO 63141 Semilla de Mostaza 3-31

GO! OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY: Send a card to a friend and let her know how much your life has been blessed by having her as a friend. Pray for someone you have had difficulties with, and then send a card to that friend renewing your friendship and working through whatever rocky road you have encountered. Extra challenge: bring these two friends together for a Girl’s Night Out and share your love and joy of what Jesus has done in your life.