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S.H.A.P.E.
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.“
Ephesians 2:10 NLT
God designed you to make a difference among those around you. He gave you a S.H.A.P.E. so that you can accomplish his unique mission for your life. Every believer has a purpose given S.H.A.P.E.
I. God Is The Ultimate Craftsman
* God doesn’t create anything worthless and without value
* think of that, you have worth- you have value!
Ephesians 1:17 God will give you a spirit of wisdom
2 Timothy 1:7 God has not made you with a timid mind
* you have a unique role in God’s ultimate plan for His Kingdom
* He has designed you to make a difference in the world for Him
II. Your Unique Ministry
* God created you for a purpose, because He has a unique
ministry for you- a specific mission only you can make & fulfill
1 Corinthians 12:12-18 all parts of the body have a purpose
* what is it? your specific contribution to the body of Christ here on earth
* your life is not defined by what others tell you to do- or be- or are
* we then could be caught up in the trap of first pleasing others instead of God
III. Your Special S.H.A.P.E.
* S. Spiritual Gifts- a set of specific abilities to share His love with others
* H. Heart- the special passions God has given you to glorify Him
* A. Abilities- the set of talents you use to impact others for Him
* P. Personality- the special way God wired you to navigate life
* E. Experiences- those times (good & bad) in your life God
intends to use in great ways to influence others here on earth
“Wise stewardship of your life begins by understanding your S.H.A.P.E.. You are unique, wonderfully complex, a composite of many different factors. What God made you to be determines what He intends for you to do. Your ministry is determined by your makeup.” excerpted from “Purpose Driven Life” Rick Warren
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