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  • Now Yahweh's word came to me, saying, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations." Then I said, "Ah, Lord Yahweh! Behold, I don't know how to speak; for I am a child." Jeremiah 1:4-6 WEB.

    Jeremiah tried to explain to the Lord why he wasn't the one for this new prophet job, but He wouldn't take no for an answer. For though Jeremiah felt inadequate, the Lord had appointed him as a prophet before he was even born. It was Jeremiah's destiny. So before Jeremiah had done anything good or bad, the Lord had made plans for his life and equipped him for it.

    God didn't choose Jeremiah because he was wealthy or because of his charisma or popularity. The Lord said that He formed Jeremiah in the womb. So He could have made Jeremiah into anything He wanted him to be, and that's what He did. Jeremiah came with the toolkit and the gifts that were needed to fulfill his purpose here.

    Likewise, so do you. God made you the way that He wanted you to be. You have a combination of skills, gifts, and talents that others don't. You shall not covet anything that is your neighbors (Deuteronomy 5:21). In a way, rejecting the original you that God created and yearning to have your neighbor's life instead is "an original sin." God didn't create us to be carbon copies of one another. For we are each unique and special to Him, just as He made us.

    You are who God wanted you to be. Our choices and actions can be good or bad, but we are each God-crafted. So stop being so critical. Don't look down on yourself because you don't have this or that. Stop trying to be like someone else and become the very best version of yourself, the one who God created you to be. That is when your life will find its true meaning and purpose.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for creating me. Please unlock the skills and gifts that You have placed in my life and teach me to utilize them to their fullest extent. Help me become the best version of myself. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (Prov. 3:5-6) ~ If you are in need of prayer, we and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network


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Marilyn Salter
Marilyn Salter I have always held to the belief that God made me who I am and I never apologize for it. With that said, I pray with all my heart that I am being the best version of what He created me to be. Thank you Lord for all your blessings and mercies.
July 17, 2021
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonard

WODERFULLY STATED ! AMAZING ALL THE GIFTS AND TALLENTS THE  LORD HAS BLESSED US WITH...PRAISE GOD ! FOR HIS PATIENCE WITH ME...MAY I BE WHO THE LORD WANTS ME TO BE !!! ...

THANK YOU DION...

July 16, 2021
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

 

July 16, 2021
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen thank you Lord Jesus! I pray so very much that I would fulfill your purpose in my life !

July 16, 2021
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Heavenly Father, Thank You for being in my life. I couldn't make this journey without You.  Amen

July 16, 2021
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

July 16, 2021
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

July 16, 2021
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Jesus name I ask,Amen. 

July 16, 2021
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Thank you God for loving us. Amen 

July 16, 2021
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Amen 

July 16, 2021
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Thank You Father For Loving Me Even When I Don't Love Myself Sometimes Good Morning Everyone 

July 16, 2021
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

I pray to be the person You created me to be, Father!

July 16, 2021
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

So true, Pastor Dion! Comparing ourselves to others is so destructive. God created us purposefully; each one unique! Lord, help me become the best version of myself. In Jesus' name, Amen

July 16, 2021
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen! Just what I needed to remind myself today!

July 16, 2021
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father I thank You for creating me and for enabling us to be the best of ourselves. You placed gifts and skills in me, help me to use them properly, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. Thank You Lord. 

Thank you Pastor and Sylvia, God bless you both, Amen. 

 

 

  

 

July 16, 2021
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Susan Petho
Susan Petho

Amen!

July 16, 2021
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

July 16, 2021
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen and amen!!! Thank you Lord!!!

July 16, 2021
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Cristy Herzberg
Cristy Herzberg

I have been feeling my lifes purpose and where God wants me to be, become more and more clear recently.  Its to help homeless dogs.  I feel very sure of htis the more things keep happening and the feelings GOd is putting on my heart.  Love the devotional, as usual!

July 16, 2021
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord 

July 17, 2021
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen and amen!

July 18, 2021