1. REVIEW

In this study we learned the importance of alignment. When we realize that serving God is an expression of being rather than doing, we begin to align our function, need for replenishment, and vision with God’s leading. Doing so restores the joy of walking with God. Let’s take a closer look at your alignment.


2. APPLICATION

A. Mark True or False in the following assertions.  What do your answers reveal?

1) ___ Sometimes living for God feels like a burden.
2) ___ Sometimes I do things for God that do not feel like a good match for my gifts.
3) ___ I often do things for God that do not match what I am passionate about.
4) ___ I am experiencing burnout.
5)___ I am busy, but I do not feel joy.


B. To what degree are these factors misaligned in your life?
(1=Misaligned/ 10=Aligned)

1) Function: I am fulfilling the right function with my gifts.

1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10

2) Replenishment: I am satisfying my needs (sp/em/ph).

1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10

3) Vision: I believe in the vision that I am pursuing.

1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10


3. GET DEEPER

A. What is one action you need to take to ensure alignment in your life?
I need to _________________________________________________


B. Read Colossians 3:23 out loud. What is God saying to you?

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
24 since you know that you will receive
an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
It is the Lord Christ you are serving.


4. GROUP PRAYER

(1) Thank God for his unfailing love.

(2) Acknowledge before God any misaligned area that He revealed through this study.

(3) Invite God to help you live for Him as an expression of who He made you. Ask Him to position you in the function that He has in mind for you and empower you to make the necessary changes.

(4) Thank God in advance for the way He will gently lead you and bring joy in your life.