Enlarge My Territory
The Prayer of Jabez
I Chronicles 4:9-10
What It Is Not
It is not asking God for our own needs.
Mark 8:34-35
What It Is
Asking God for more influence, more opportunities, and more responsibility to make a greater difference for Him. We want the territory of the effect of our life for Jesus to expand so more is done for Him through us.
My territory = my sphere of influence = my ministry for the Lord
Psalm 23:3 and Mat. 6:10
God wants you to expand your territory for Him:
Mat. 28:f18-20
Acts 1:8
Eph. 4:11
I Peter 2:9-10
Examples
Old Testament - Israel and the Promised Land - Deu. 1:8
New Testament - Jesus and all people on earth - I Tim. 2:3-6 and I John 2:1-2
How are you doing this?
How will you do this more in the future? See handout.
How to Do This More
Pray
Overcome your fears
"Attempt great things for God" - William Carey - Try
Offer to help your neighbors, fellow workers, family, etc.