THE POWER OF YOUR STORY

Jesus knew the power of a story. When a religious expert tried to trap Him with the question, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus didn’t just give him a simple answer - he told a story. IN the same way, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit not just to debate or preach, but to share our own stories and bear witness to God’s goodness and faithfulness.

Remember, every number has a name, every name has a story, and every story matters to Jesus. Your story is significant.

THE CALL OF GOD

Sometimes, the Call of God can feel like a singular, narrow, and difficult to find path. But it’s often much wider than we think. A great way to discover your calling is to figure out these two things: What are you good at? And what do you like to do? The Call of God is likely found somewhere in the middle of those two things.

Don’t be discouraged if you have to go through a season of learning and growing first, or if your current job doesn’t seem to fit your calling. Sometimes what we see as a setback, God sees as a set up.

A NEW CHAPTER

Just as Pastor Jamie is stepping into a new season, God is also working in your life. It’s like a “jacket” that feels way too big, but it’s trusting God to help grow into it.

God isn’t done with you yet. As Philippians 1:6 says, “I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ returns.”

Your story is still being written. The steps of a righteous person are ordered by the Lord.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How can we use our own personal stories and testimonies to witness to others in our daily lives, and what are some challenges we might face in doing so?
2. God’s calling is often found at the intersection of “what you are good at” and “what you like to do.” What are some things you are good at and enjoy doing? How might these things be part of God’s wider calling for your life?
3. Sometimes what we see as setbacks, God sees as a setup. Can you share a time in your life when something that seemed like a setback turned out to be a setup for a new opportunity or a lesson from God?
4. Is there a calling or a new season in your life right now that feels too big for you? How can the promise in Philippians 1:6 encourage you in that season?

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