“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
GOD’S PROMISES THROUGH THE FOUR QUADRANTS OF RELATIONAL NUTRIENTS
1. QUADRANT 1: BEING
PRESENT.
Communicating that we are “for” each other, with few words
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7 (NIV)
2. QUADRANT 2: CONVEYING THE
GOOD.
Giving words that dispense grace
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 (NIV)
3. QUADRANT 3: PROVIDING
REALITY.
Delivering helpful information
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. Proverbs 19:20 (NIV)
4. QUADRANT 4: CALLING TO
ACTION.
Pushing to a practical step
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 (NIV)
Your Next Steps
Which nutrients can you request from a safe person this week?
Which nutrients can you provide for another person this week?
Dr. John Townsend, Saddelback Church
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