Making a Difference Starter’s Guide Shady Grove exists to develop Christ-centered people who make a difference. God has created each of us with different abilities and passions, and he has placed specific opportunities before us to serve Him. Whether in our homes, at our jobs, schools, church or wherever we are- God desires to use us to make an eternal difference in the lives of others. This guide is designed to help and encourage you toward that end. Before you complete the following questions, stop and pray that God would lead you to people and opportunities where He wants you to make a difference. Then, prayerfully work through each category below. You will find some questions to prompt your thinking about how God might lead you to serve Him in ways or places you have never considered. You may also find Him leading you to serve right here at Shady Grove. If so, at the end of the guide you’ll find a link to a list of needs. H...
Lessons from a Dad that is Sad Genesis 42:38 – Genesis 43:14 Three Observations: • Unlike Joseph Jacob responded negatively rather than positively. • Jacob viewed his problems horizontally rather than vertically. • Jacob resisted what is new because it was unknown. Question for Consideration: How do I become my own worst Enemy? 1. I become my own worst enemy when I leave GOD out of the equation 2. I become my own worst enemy when I OVERREACT to every situation 3. I become my own worst enemy when I become SELF CENTERED 4. I become my own worst enemy when I will not allow others to speak a word of reason to me 5. I become my own worst enemy when I worry constantly 6. I become my own worst enemy when I allow pride to determine my decisions Statement of Truth: Pride will bring you to the place that in your decisions you will drive those closest to you completely away 7. I ...
Judges 11:29-40 Theme: Learning the value and entering into the eternal love of God from one of the most mysterious stories and women of the Bible A HASTY VOW BURNT OFFERINGS LIFE OF SERVICE HOLINESS SET APART A LIVING SACRIFICE MOURNING OBEDIENCE COMPANIONS Question to Consider: What would compel her to return? Honor & obedience Devotion , faith and steadfastness to God She took responsibility for her own faith Statement Of Meditation: There is more to motherhood than the birthing of children
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