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Icebreaker: Grace In Action
Ask each person to share one small moment from the past week where someone showed them kindness, mercy, or grace.
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Announcements:
YOUNG ADULTS WORSHIP NIGHT
Thursday, September 25th - 7 PM
National City Campus
LEGACY MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT CLASS
Monday, September 29th - 7 PM
National City Campus
NORTH PARK PRAYER NIGHT
Saturday, October 4th - 7 PM
North Park Campus
BAPTISMS
Sunday, October 5th
National City Campus
MAN CAMP
Thursday, October 9th - Saturday, October 11th
Whispering Winds Camp 17606 Harrison Park Road Julian, CA
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Thursdays - 7 PM - 8:30 PM
National City Campus
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3 Benefits Of The Word Of Grace.
1. Grace Builds Us Up.
Every family knows what it feels like to face pressure, brokenness, or discouragement. Grace is what rebuilds us when life has left us in shambles. It shapes the way we speak to each other by guiding us to choose encouragement over criticism. It silences shame when the enemy tries to accuse us of our past. And it strengthens our weary hearts so we can keep moving forward together.
Grace is not passive, but instead actively strengthens us as it speaks truth over us, reminding us of who we are in Him. When we feel small, overlooked, or discouraged, His grace declares, “You are loved, accepted, and equipped.”
And what He says about us matters far more than the opinions, criticisms, or judgments of others. When grace is active in our life, it gives us confidence to rise above negativity and live securely in His love.
Reflection Questions:
Are there areas in your life where you rely more on people’s approval than God’s voice? How can you let grace defend you in these areas?
Think of a time when you made a mistake or faced failure — how did God’s grace help rebuild you?
How can you intentionally extend the grace you’ve received to someone in your family or circle of influence this week?
2. Grace Gives Us An Identity.
Grace doesn’t just edify and build us up. It goes on to give us a secure identity and a spiritual inheritance. This identity shapes how we see ourselves, how we live, and how we relate to others. Our worth is not defined by achievements, failures, or opinions of others, but by God’s perspective.
We are heirs of His promises, blessings, and purpose. This inheritance guides our decisions, relationships, and the way we steward our lives. Knowing our God-given identity positions us to interact from a place of security rather than insecurity, comparison, or fear.
Wisdom comes when your choices, words, and actions flow from His grace and your true identity, allowing you to love, lead, and live with confidence and clarity. When you embrace the identity and inheritance God has given you, you can step into every day with confidence, knowing you are secure in His love and invite others to experience that same truth with you.
Reflection Questions:
How would your daily decisions change if you fully embraced the identity God has given you rather than living by others’ opinions or your past mistakes?
In what ways do you struggle with insecurity, comparison, or fear?
What specific promises, blessings, or purposes from God feel most personal to you? How can you let those shape your choices this week?
What steps can you take to intentionally root your confidence and actions in God’s perspective instead of external validation?
3. Grace Sets Us Apart And Sends Us Out.
Grace sanctifies us, setting us apart for God’s purposes by transforming our hearts, aligning our desires with His will, and commissioning us to live differently than culture dictates.
Just as Paul commissioned the Ephesian elders, God’s grace equips us to influence others, serve our communities, and advance His kingdom. As it works in us, grace shapes our character inwardly and moves us outwardly, making our lives a testimony of God’s transforming power.
This transforming grace that sets us apart also sends us into the world, not to blend in, but to reflect His love, hope, and truth in every relationship and every situation. When God’s grace sanctifies you, it flows through you. Your words, your actions, and even your presence can create moments where family, friends, and those around you encounter God’s love. You become a living reflection of His grace who is set apart to bless, serve, and inspire others.
Reflection Questions:
Are there cultural expectations, opinions, or comparisons that make it hard to live authentically in God’s grace? How can you resist them?
Where do you need to stop trying to fit in and start living out the distinct calling God has placed on your life?
What would it look like for you to fully embrace “This Is Us” — living boldly as God’s set-apart people — this week?
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THIS WEEK’S DECLARATION:
“This week I declare: I am being built up by the Word of God’s grace. His truth strengthens my heart, renews my mind, and gives me courage to stand firm. I know who I am in Christ. I am a child of God, fully loved, fully accepted, and chosen as His heir. My identity is secure in Him. I am set apart by grace. The world may try to pull me in different directions, but I belong to Jesus. His Spirit leads me, His grace sustains me, and His Word directs my steps. I am not only set apart but also sent out. My life is a testimony of God’s goodness, and everywhere I go this week, I carry His message of hope, love, and freedom. I will not be silenced, watered down, or distracted. By His grace, I will live strong, walk in confidence, and shine His light this week.”
