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The fact that God is sovereign over the distribution of gifts (1 Cor. 12:7) is no reason not to seek the gifts. God is sovereign over our food too, but though he desires to provide it for his children (see Matt. 6:25_34) and wants us to seek his kingdom first (Matt. 6:9_10, 33), he expects us to pray for him to provide our food (Matt. 6:11; 7:7_11).
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The fact that God is sovereign over the distribution of gifts (1 Cor. 12:7) is no reason not to seek the gifts. God is sovereign over our food too, but though he desires to provide it for his children (see Matt. 6:25_34) and wants us to seek his kingdom first (Matt. 6:9_10, 33), he expects us to pray for him to provide our food (Matt. 6:11; 7:7_11).
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Gift & Giver: The Holy Spirit for Today

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