December 12: Reflection Questions for Chapters 29-35

29a. In what ways can we best serve God?

29b. What is holding me back from accepting God’s call to serve him?

30a. How is “using your shape to serve others” different from the way most people understand “ministry”?

30b. In what way can I see myself passionately serving others and loving it?

31a. Reflect upon the following passage: “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received” (1 Pet 4:10). How can you apply this passage to your life?

31b. What God-given abilities or personal experiences can I offer my church? 32a. How does comparing ourselves with others keep us from fully developing our unique shape?

32b. How can I make the best use of what God has given me?

33a. What are the characteristics of real servants?

33b. Which of the characteristics of good servants offers the greatest challenge to me?

34a. What characterizes the worldview of a true Christian servant?

34b. Am I usually more concerned about being served or finding ways to serve others?

35a. How have you seen God’s power demonstrated through you when you felt weak?

35b. Am I limiting God’s power in my life by trying to hide my weaknesses? What do I need to be honest about in order to help others?