Where Your Influence Is - Use It!

Esther 4:12-14; Joshua 1:9

Soul Food

Esther 4:12-14

“When Esther’s words were relayed to Mordecai, he sent back to her this reply: “Do not imagine that because you are in the king’s palace you alone will escape the fate of all the Jews. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

Joshua 1:9

“Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Soul Search

• Are you able to see areas where you have influence?
  Can you describe the areas and the ways you believe you are influential?

• If you can’t see that you have influence anywhere, why do you think that is?
  Can you explain why you don’t think you have influence?

• Are you using your influence in positive ways?
  Why or why not?
  Are you using your influence in negative ways and if so, why?

• Do you see ways that you can have influence in good and positive ways but you haven’t exercised that influence?
  What do you think needs to happen to get you ‘off the bus’ and moving?

Soul Moves

• Ask God to show you where He sees that you can have influence.
  Ask Him to open your eyes to see the influence you can have.

• If you have trouble believing or seeing that you have – or can have - any influence, ask God to show you why.
  Ask Him to help you understand you and what might be preventing you from believing or seeing that you have influence.

• If you’re influencing those around you negatively, ask God to show you what you’re doing and ask Him to help you change that negative influence into positive influence.

• If you’re lacking the courage or strength to use your influence, but you believe God wants you to use it, ask God to take your fear and hesitation away and give you the strength and courage you need knowing He is with you.