Lord, thank You for the gifts, talents, and abilities You have given to each of us. We acknowledge that these gifts do not belong to us but to the body of Christ. Forgive us for sitting on our gifts, for being lazy, or for using our gifts only for personal gain. Stir up the gifts within us. Help us serve well, teach well, encourage faithfully, give generously, lead seriously, and show kindness gladly. Convict us that when we refuse to serve, we hurt ourselves and damage the body.
Romans 12:6-8