1. Life-giving WORDS

2. Embracing your God-given sphere of grace

3. (12) We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.
(2 Corinthians 10:12-15)

4. We, however, will not boast beyond
proper limits, but will confine our boasting to
the sphere of service God himself has
assigned to us, a sphere that also includes
you…
(2 Corinthians 10:12-15)

5. 15) Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand.
(2 Corinthians 10:12-15)

6. Your Sphere is your God-given ‘Grace Zone’
But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.
(Ephesians 4:7)

7. Your Sphere involves Service
(13) “sphere of service”,
(15) “sphere of activity.”

8. Your Sphere involves People
(13) “a sphere that… includes you.”

9. Your Sphere has a Reach
(15) “our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand.”
Under-reach
Over-reach
Reach-right

10. “Just as Paul personalised the grace he had been given, you must embrace the grace God has given you. When you live inside your own sphere of grace, when you lose the limitations of living up to anyone else’s expectations, then you become comfortable with yourself and your life in a way that feels like putting on your favourite clothes.”
~ Brian Houston (Live Love Lead)

11. Embracing your God-given sphere of grace