Another week is over, another purpose revealed. And, another chance to discuss, review, and share.
How is 'using your shape to serve others' different from how most people understand 'ministry'? I think most people hear the word 'ministry' and think of Priests, Pastors, or Missionaries. Using your shape is about ministering in your own unique using your own life story.
What do you 'love' to do that you could use to serve others in the family of God? I love to write and move others. I could try writing songs, or just continue blogging. (except, not daily)
Think of a painful situation that you have gone through that God could use to help others who are going through the same kind of situation. I think my story about almost losing my house can be used to help others in financial trouble.
How does comparing ourselves with others keep us from fully developing our unique shape? We can't be who we were meant to be, if we are trying to be who someone else IS. That defeats the "each of us are unique" statement of purpose.
Have you ever seen God's power demonstrated through when you felt weak? Yes, when I gave my testimony on being "Broken", several people were moved closer to God because they could relate.
How can we help every member of our small group or class find a place of ministry? What can our group do to serve our church family? We help each them by helping identify their unique SHAPE. Not having a group (yet) makes it hard to answer the second part.
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