Faith Church Kansas
Life is not an easy thing to master. And while there are many aspects of life that may remain a mystery, we can live a skillful life founded on wisdom and not luck. God’s word gives us some practical insights how to not just experience life, but to live life. Godly Wisdom brings skillfulness to living life.
Message Title: I Like The Way You Work It.
Work what you got and what you got will work.
Proverbs 12:24 MSG
HOW you work matters more than WHAT you do for work.
1. Be Proactive.
2. Develop your skills.
3. Bring your best (and then some).
4. Produce results (don't pursue rewards).
5. Be faithful.
6. Treat people with honor.
LIFE CONNECT QUESTIONS
Want to talk it over and connect this message to your everyday life? Good, us to! Change happens when we apply what learn and share it within community. Answer these questions so you can share with your Connect Group or talk it over with a personal friend.
I Like the Way You Work It. The big idea today is “when you work what you got, what you got, works.” God has placed ability in each of our hands and how we handle them matters, both now and in the future. Let’s examine what Proverbs says about how to work in a God-honoring way.
CONNECT IN CONVERSATION. [Conversation starters for your group.]
• What is your dream job?
• What is one thing you love about your current job?
CONNECT TO THE WORD. [Read it and talk it out.]
• Read Proverbs 6:6-11. What are some characteristics of Godly work-ethic
mentioned in this passage?
CONNECT WITH OTHERS. [Questions that create openness.]
• This message explored six characteristics of the diligent. Which of the six do you consider a strength in your life? Which one of the six do you feel you need to improve?
• Today we learned that when you work what you got, what you got works. How have you seen this to be true in your life?
• During the message, Pastor interviewed three businessmen. What is one idea they shared that you found helpful?
CONNECT TO LIFE.
Which one Of the following will you do this week?
• Make a list of your talents/strengths. Ask God to show you how you can use them for His glory.
• Read one chapter of Proverbs each day this month.
• Share this message with a friend who might be struggling at work.
CONNECT IN PRAYER.
God, thank you for giving us the ability to work. You have placed many things in our hands, and we ask for wisdom to handle them well. May our work honor you and point others to your goodness. Amen.