KNOW | Personal Study
Read Ephesians. It's been a few weeks, so get back into it. As a reflection tool, use your own words to summarize who Jesus is and what He means to you. Think of a time you were really hurt by someone and/or ticked off. We treated God the exact same way and He responded to us with love, forgiveness, and grace!
GROW | Discussion - Option #1
Have you been called? Every person has a calling by God. He has prepared in advance for us to do good works. These works bring life in other people, bring satisfaction to our very being, and glorify God. There are a few aspects to God's calling: 1) the general calling to all creation to make Jesus Christ our treasure; 2) the calling to connect to a local Church family; and 3) the unique calling to do specific tasks (i.e. teach, serve, etc.). It's natural to be consumed with the third part of this calling... people often chase after this without figuring out the first two parts which leads to frustration and barrenness.
GROW | Discussion - Option #2
Find your life's purpose. We suggest using a tool called "Life Purpose". It's a book and workbook that help you discover the third part of your calling. You can pick one up from the office for $20.
SOW | Application
Step out. If you've been sitting on the sidelines of the Church feeling more like a spectator than a player, then get involved. Talk to Clint if you need help with this. Or perhaps you are so enmeshed in 'religious culture' that you haven't stepped out into your neighbours world. Apply your calling outside of our building's walls.
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