Lyrics to “Ready to use the Gifts I’ve Been Given” by Jana Stanfield & Greg Tamblyn:“Lately, I’ve been noticing how much I’ve been blessed
With people to love, peace of mind, and happiness.
It makes me want to pass along the love I’ve received
As a way of giving thanks for what’s been given to me.”
“I’ve got a strong heart and I’m ready. I’ve got a strong love and I’m ready.
I’m ready to use the gifts I’ve been given To make this world a better place to live in.”
“I thought I had to have it all before I could share,
Till I realized what’s mine to give has always been there.
Well, I may not make a difference that the whole world can see,
But if I can show more kindness, that’s what matters to me.”
“I’ve got a strong heart and I’m ready. I’ve got a strong love and I’m ready.
I’m ready to use the gifts I’ve been given to make this world a better place to live in.”
Responsive Reading for December 1
“Now in regard to spiritual gifts . . . . There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord. There are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit” (I Cor. 12:1-7).
“Lately, I’ve been noticing how much I’ve been blessed
With people to love, peace of mind, and happiness.
It makes me want to pass along the love I’ve received
As a way of giving thanks for what’s been given to me.”
“To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom; to another the expression of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit” (I Cor. 12:8).
“I’ve got a strong heart and I’m ready. I’ve got a strong love and I’m ready.
I’m ready to use the gifts I’ve been given to make this world a better place to live in.”
“To another gifts of healing by the one Spirit; to another mighty deeds…. But one and the same Spirit produces all of these, distributing them individually to each person” (ICor.12:9-10).
“I thought I had to have it all before I could share,
Till I realized what’s mine to give has always been there.
Well, I may not make a difference that the whole world can see,
But if I can show more kindness, that’s what matters to me.”
“Are all teachers? Do all work mighty deeds? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts” (I. Cor. 12:29-31).
“I’ve got a strong heart and I’m ready. I’ve got a strong love and I’m ready.
I’m ready to use the gifts I’ve been given to make this world a better place to live in.”