Reel Faith - 'Yes Man' 31/01/2010

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Your Personality and Attitude
Are you naturally someone who likes doing new things or do you like safe and comfortable routines? Have you always been like this? What is your trajectory as you get older – are you becoming more free, or more set in your ways?

WWJD? (What Would Jesus Do?)
Read Matthew 25:14-30. What is Jesus’ attitude to risk? Is the Kingdom of God a safe or a risky place? What ‘talents’ (gifts, abilities and resources) do you have? What are you doing with them? What do you think Jesus would do with them, if he were in your shoes?

Further reading and reflection – Luke 9:57-62. Luke 19:1-10 (especially verse 7).

Final Thought
Theologian Harold Thurman wrote, “Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

What makes you come alive? It will be different for each of us, but these verses may offer some helpful context: John 10:10 and John 17:3.

Homework
This week take a risk. Try saying ‘yes’ to something where you would normally say ‘no’. Look for opportunities to feel alive, instead of feeling safe. What happens?

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