S.H.A.P.E:
Ability
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1. Start Talking: Find a conversation starter for your group or use one of these.
Share a short story about someone who, when faced with a new challenge, doubted their ability to succeed.
2. Start thinking and sharing.
“So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.”
Revelation 3:20 NIV
• How would you feel if God would have told you to go to the pharaoh and then lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
• How can you honor God boldly today?
"So then, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of [our great] God."
1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP
• What does it look like to truly do everything for the glory of God— especially in the ordinary or routine parts of life?
• How can our choices-big or small-reflect God’s character and bring Him glory in a world that often encourages self-promotion?
“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
John 15:8 NIV
• In what ways does bearing fruit, as described above, connect to serving others in our daily lives?
• How can we ensure that our service reflects our discipleship and brings glory to God?
Revelation 3:20 NIV
• How would you feel if God would have told you to go to the pharaoh and then lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
• How can you honor God boldly today?
"So then, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of [our great] God."
1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP
• What does it look like to truly do everything for the glory of God— especially in the ordinary or routine parts of life?
• How can our choices-big or small-reflect God’s character and bring Him glory in a world that often encourages self-promotion?
“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
John 15:8 NIV
• In what ways does bearing fruit, as described above, connect to serving others in our daily lives?
• How can we ensure that our service reflects our discipleship and brings glory to God?
3. Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
“She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
Proverbs 31:27 NIV
Heavenly Father-Thank You for the invitation to walk closely with You. As You stand at the door and knock, I open my heart to welcome You in. Dwell in me, guide me, and let my life reflect Your presence.
Help me to watch over the responsibilities You have entrusted to me to be diligent, faithful, and attentive to the to the needs of my household and community. May in word or deed-small or great be done for Your glory, not for my recognition. Teach me to live intentionally so my daily routines become acts of worship. Lord may my life bear much fruit be a sign of true discipleship. Let my service to others bring light to Your name and joy to Your heart. Amen.
Proverbs 31:27 NIV
Heavenly Father-Thank You for the invitation to walk closely with You. As You stand at the door and knock, I open my heart to welcome You in. Dwell in me, guide me, and let my life reflect Your presence.
Help me to watch over the responsibilities You have entrusted to me to be diligent, faithful, and attentive to the to the needs of my household and community. May in word or deed-small or great be done for Your glory, not for my recognition. Teach me to live intentionally so my daily routines become acts of worship. Lord may my life bear much fruit be a sign of true discipleship. Let my service to others bring light to Your name and joy to Your heart. Amen.
Leader: Break into groups of three and take time to pray for each other. This is important!
4. Start doing.
Reflect daily on how God will use our abilities and our gifts from Him to glorify the almighty God to further His kingdom.
"And God said, 'I will be with you. And This will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.' "
Exodus 3:12 NIV
"To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away."
Matthew 25:29 NLT
"And God said, 'I will be with you. And This will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.' "
Exodus 3:12 NIV
"To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away."
Matthew 25:29 NLT