We Are God's Temple - "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made"

Before today's reading, I had never thought of the human mind as the "pinnacle" of God's Creation. As a long-time educator, I often talked to my students about the importance of using their minds - and how we typically use only a fraction of our capabilities. Sarah Young made the point that the mind was made for the primary purpose of knowing God. As I read through the devotional and scriptures, I began questioning myself about how well do I use my mind and all of God's gifts as ways to KNOW GOD.


I am so thankful for being "fearfully and wonderfully made."  Words in today's reading were a good reminder that "Only humans are capable of receiving Me and responding to My Presence." I pray that we will ask ourselves, "Am I pleasing my Lord at receiving Him and responding to His Presence?" 

I recently read in a survey by the Barna Group that about 41% of those surveyed say that they fail to use their God-given gifts, strengths, talents, and gifts. How do you use the marvelous gifts that God has given to you? Please share with me and others so that we may strive to move more in that direction.