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January 5, 2003

Psalm 139:14
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

1. Don't try to be someone you are _____.

Galations 1:10
Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Effectiveness comes from knowing yourself and praising God for the way He has made you.

2. Don't think you have ___________ to give.

1 Corinthians 12:1
Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant.

Spiritual gifts make it possible to serve with joy and not burn out.

3. Don't start ________ every time.

Psalm 139:16
your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.

Consider the experiences you have had before jumping into something new.

4. Don't ______ too long to try something.

2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Risk of failure is a necessary part of growth.