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The Everyday Sabbath

Choices, choices.

Published 8 days ago • 1 min read

Ephesians 2:10

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

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The menu at Cheesecake Factory is notorious. The number of options makes it overwhelming.

God has placed an overabundance of opportunities in your life to serve him.

The good works he prepares aren't limited. You won't choose wrong.

When you struggle with purpose or direction, remember this first: God specially formed you to serve him and others.

Based on our study Vocation: God's Purpose in my Life.

How does remembering that God made you for a purpose change your view of your life? What comfort do you find in the many good options God gives you?

 

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The Everyday Sabbath

from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio

When the daily grind overwhelms, God promises to bring rest through his Word. This daily devotion & journal prompt is written to accompany your morning coffee or nighttime routine.

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