ගණන් කථාව 11:1

Leading and volunteering in a nonprofit ministry is not devoid of difficulty, but God yet calls us to serve with joy, perseverance, and love. This devotional explores overcoming barriers that hinder service, the importance of working with diverse groups of people, and embracing differences and challenges to foster unity in Christ. It also encourages volunteers to shift their focus from frustration to gratitude, trusting that God is working through every circumstance. Readers will be urged to rediscover their “why”—the deeper reason for service, making their work more impactful and fulfilling.

The Bible begins with, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty.” But clearly, that was not a problem for God. He merely spoke and the emptiness was filled with life, beauty, and purpose. This gives us hope that God will do his best work in the emptiness of our own lives. Let’s pray and ask him to fill up our emptiness.

The apostle Paul wrote that Christians are to be “abounding in thanksgiving.” But how can anyone achieve that in the face of life’s battles? In this plan, Alistair Begg teaches that there is but one lasting foundation for unwavering gratitude. Are you building upon it?

This plan is designed to help you step into your God-given potential. It parallels the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness with our own journey of reaching our potential. You will discover how God can use both your unique gifts and failures to accomplish His divine work, how to overcome resistance and obstacles, and the value of being woven into the fabric of a community.