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A Prayer for Hope Secured | Your Daily Prayer

"But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you...

Laura Bailey

Updated Feb 21, 2024

Have you ever taken a spiritual gifts assessment? The first time I took one of these tests, I was about to graduate high school. Our Sunday School teacher encouraged us to use the unique gifts and talents the Lord blessed us with as we went off to college and into the world. As a know-it-all teenager, I confidently whispered to my gal pal I didn’t need to take this test; looking at the list of giftings, I knew which ones I had. And, while I was accurate on my gifting strengths, the areas where I scored the lowest came as a shock. Read more here.

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Originally published February 21, 2024.

Laura Bailey author headshot Laura Bailey is an author and Bible teacher who encourages women to understand what they believe, why it matters, and how to apply biblical truths to their lives. Her recent book, Embracing Eternity in the Here and Now, explores how the timeless truths of Ecclesiastes help us live more peaceful, purposeful, and plentiful lives today.

She lives in Upstate South Carolina with her husband and three young girls, where she serves as director of women's ministries at her church. Her passion is teaching the Bible to women, equipping them to live with an eternal perspective. Invite Laura to speak at your next event or learn more: www.LauraRBailey.com connect on Facebook and Instagram.