POWER STRUGGLE

CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION

“Power Struggle”

Austin Tialavea

“But the meek shall inherit the earth,

And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.” Psalm 37:11 NKJV

MEEK: STRENGTH UNDER CONTROL

1. ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR POWER, THEN CHANNEL IT FOR GOOD!!

1. KILL ‘EM WITH KINDNESS!!

“…And he answered, saying, “My name is Legion; for we are many.”

Mark 5:9 NKJV

“…’Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.’ “ Mark 5:19 NKJV

1. TRAIN YOUR HEART TO BE ____________ BLIND!!

“For God so loved the world…” John 3:16 NLT

1. CONTROL THE POWER OF YOUR TONGUE!!

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” Prov 18:21 NKJV

“If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.” James 1:26 NLT

Life Group Questions:

1. In what area of your life do you have the most Power Struggles?? (i.e. Marriage, Work, Ministry, Government etc…)

2. What are some practical things you do to channel your anger?? Does it work?? Is it good in a productive way??

3. What was the word you used to fill in the blank for #2?? (Blind) How are you doing in improving that “blindness”??

4. Ask God to point out someone in your group. Use the power of your tongue and give an encouraging word. Build them up and speak life!!