Uniquely Positioned

Sunday, July 11, 2021 Sermon Notes: "Uniquely Positioned"    Romans 8:28 NIV <p>28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.</p>     “We are created by God with sacred worth, called to new life in Christ by God’s sacred word, and commissioned to do God’s sacred work, through the power of the Holy Spirit.”   Spiritual Gifts — Heart — Abilities — Personality — EXPERIENCE   “God can take all of those broken pieces of our experience, and make them into a centerpiece of celebration!”   #1 — Minister To Others (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV) #2 — Motivate Others (1 John 1:3-4 NIV) #3 — Model For Others (Philippians 3:17 NIV) #4 — Mentor Others (Philippians 4:9 NIV)   #1 — Embrace Your Experiences (Genesis 50:20 NIV) #2 — Employ Your Experiences (Philippians 1:12 NIV)   BLESSING May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God the Father, and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit - go with you now and always. AMEN.   DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS  "Uniquely Positioned” Week of July 11-17   MONDAY -- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 TUESDAY -- 1 John 1:3-4 WEDNESDAY -- Philippians 3:17 THURSDAY -- Philippians 4:9 FRIDAY -- Genesis 50:20 SATURDAY -- Philippians 1:12   OBSERVATION (“What?”) What is one thing that I observed in the passage?   IMPLICATION (“So What?”) What does that mean for me and my life?   APPLICATION (“Now What?”) What am I going to do about it?   Prayer Gracious and Loving God, Thank you for working in all of my experiences, The good, the bad, and the ugly, For our good and for Your glory. Thank you for working through all of my experiences, To encourage others and to advance the gospel. Help me to embrace my experiences, And allow You to employ them for your purposes. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.