A thought by Max Lucado (2011-05-02) from his book, Cure for the Common Life (p. 3). Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition. (Click on the title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) That is a tremendous thought to start this New Year. You are unique. God created only one you and he doesn’t make junk. Max says, “Our Maker gives assignments to people, ‘to each according to each one’s unique ability’ (Matt. 25:15). As he calls, he equips. Look back over your life. What have you consistently done well? What have you loved to do? Stand at the intersection of your affections and successes and find your uniqueness.” He goes on, “You have one. A divine spark. An uncommon call to an uncommon life. ‘The Spirit has given each of us a special way of serving others’ (1 Cor. 12:7 CEV). So much for the excuse ‘I don’t have anything to offer.’ Did the apostle Paul say, ‘The Spirit has given some of us . . .’? Or, ‘The Spirit has given a few of us . . .’? No. ‘The Spirit has given e
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