“We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Ephesians 2:10

SHAPE

• Spiritual gifts
• Heart
• Abilities
• Personality
• Experiences

ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE WORD ABOUT YOUR ABILITIES

• YOU HAVE WHAT YOU GOT FROM GOD
  • Romans 12:6 “God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. “\
• YOU USE WHAT YOU GOT FOR HIS GLORY
  • 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
• USING WHAT YOU GOT SHOWS GODS PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE
  • Hebrews 13:21 “God will equip you with all you need for doing his will.

LIFE BOOST

WHAT GOD ASKS ME TO DO, HE GIVES THE ABILITY TO DO IT

I MUST USE MY ABILITIES OR LOSE THEM

“Take the talent from him who didn’t use it and give it to the one who has 10 talents”

Matthew 25:28

PUTTING YOUR ABILITIES TO USE IN THE KINGDOM

• KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOOD AT
• KEEP STRETCHING YOURSELF TO GROW
  • Proverbs 19:8 “Do yourself a favor and learn all you can. Then remember what you’ve learned and you will prosper.
  • ECCL 10:10 “ If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success.”•
• LOOK FOR WAYS TO SAY” GOD HERE I AM USE ME
  • “1 Peter 4:10 “God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other.”

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