Pastor John Granchie.

If you are a child of God, it is important to understand and recognize that God has a specific calling and plan for your life that you should consider this summer. You are not here by chance! You have a purpose, and you should not be aimlessly going through life. God has given each of us spiritual gifts and callings to use for His Kingdom. Thankfully, God does not take them away, even if we have not yet done anything with them or when we fail at times.

God calls us to put our faith and trust in Him, allowing God to develop what He has given us. Our responsibility is to walk and work out our faith daily so God may fulfill His purpose in our lives. This summer as we enjoy the warmth of the sun, why not use our gifts to share the love of the one true SON.

I encourage you to prayerfully consider what God’s gifts and callings are in your life. Why not look for ways to share your testimony with others. Invite your friends and family over for a BBQ or a glass of Ice-cold lemonade. Show them how Christ’s love has changed you into a new creation.

If you have accepted Christ as your Savior, you are to use your spiritual gifts and callings for God’s purposes to touch and see lives changed. Please make a fresh commitment to know and use the gifts God has given you. It will make a difference in your own life as well as the life of your church and community.

Happy Summer.

John Granchie is the pastor of Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook.