Only for the Common Good

[S] 1 Corinthians 12:7 --
7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

[O] The Holy Spirit's presence and manifestation through my life has one purpose -- common good.  This means it's not for my own selfish reasons.  There is nothing I can do on my own for the sake of God's will here on earth, so putting these two together, it's very clear that what I do for God should be for the common good.  There is nothing in God's kingdom that I should leave (engrave) my own name with so I'd better get my mind focused on the right perspective when I do God's ministry.

[A] I desire God's Spirit to reveal in my life, but before asking for that, I should set my heart such that all I do will be for the common good and not just for my own self.

[P] Dear Father, please let Your Spirit manifest in my life and by doing so, may my life give You the glory and then edify the community I belong to.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.