Improving Your Serve #2: Getting In S.H.A.P.E.

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Galatians 5:13-14

You already know these things. You know that they are completely true. But because they are important, I will continue to tell you about them again and again. While I am still alive on this earth, I will continue to make sure that you remember them

2 Peter 1:12 EASY

• JESUS SAVED ME BY SERVING ME.

In his very nature he was God. But he did not think that being equal with God was something he should hold on to. Instead, he made himself nothing. He took on the very nature of a servant…. He appeared as a man…. He obeyed God completely, even though it led to his death. In fact, he died on a cross. Philippians 2:6-8

• JESUS SANCTIFIED ME TO SERVE OTHERS.

Jesus said, “Do you understand what I have done to you? You address me as ‘Teacher’ and ‘Master,’ and rightly so. That is what I am. So if I, the Master and Teacher, washed your feet, you must now wash each other’s feet. I’ve laid down a pattern for you. What I’ve done, you do.

John 13:13-16 MP

• JESUS SHAPED ME TO SERVE OTHERS.

Your `hands shaped me and made me…

Job 10:8a NIV

Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother's womb.

Psalm 139:13 NIV

Spiritual Gift(s)

He has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ.

Ephesians 4:7 NLT

Service –Teaching – Encouraging – Administration– Leadership

Mercy – Evangelism – Helps – Giving - Pastor/Shepherd

God helps each of us with a gift from his Spirit. He does that so that we can help others.

1 Corinthians 12:7 EASY

What surfaced after I was immersed? ________________________________

Heart

Above everything else, guard your heart. Everything you do comes from it.

Proverbs 4:23 NIRV

And it came to the minds of the disciples that the Writings say, I am on fire with passion for your house.

John 2:17 BBE

What do I love to do? _____________________________________________

Abilities

God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well…

Romans 12:6 LB

What am I good at? _______________________________________________

Personality

God works through different people in different ways…

1 Corinthians 12:6 PT

What is my temperament? _________________________________________

Experiences

What significant live events have I experienced?

Educational? ___________________________________________________________

Vocational? ____________________________________________________________

Relational? _____________________________________________________________

Recreational? ___________________________________________________________

Painful? ________________________________________________________________

All praise to God… He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.

2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 NLT

God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.

Romans 8:28 NLT