You Have More Influence Than You Think
Do you ever think you don't have any influence? You're wrong. You do have influence - and God wants to use it to change lives.
In this sermon from Psalm 72, discover how to maximise the influence God has given you for his glory and for good. Learn three powerful ways to grow your influence: speaking up for the vulnerable, standing against oppression, and seeking God's glory above your own.
Whether you're at home, at work, in your neighbourhood, or with friends and family, God has placed you exactly where you are for a reason. This message will show you practical, everyday ways to exercise your influence and watch God multiply it for his kingdom.
📖 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
Why asking God for more influence isn't selfish
How speaking up for the vulnerable increases your impact
The secret to standing against oppression without fear
Why your motivation matters more than your methods
How God multiplies influence when we seek his glory
Practical ways to use your influence in everyday life
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: You Have More Influence Than You Think
0:23 - Recap: Entrusted Series Overview
2:13 - Why We Should Maximise Our Influence
5:01 - Psalm 72: Solomon's Prayer for More Influence
6:06 - Is Asking for Power Wrong?
9:03 - 1. Speak Up for the Vulnerable
14:36 - 2. Stand Against the Oppressor
20:12 - 3. Care What God Thinks, Not What Others Think
27:21 - God Will Multiply Your Influence
29:04 - Living Between Our Best and Base Intentions
31:10 - Closing Prayer
📖 KEY SCRIPTURE:
Psalm 72:1-14 (NLT)
Proverbs 31:8-9
2 Corinthians 2:14
🎯 THIS MESSAGE IS FOR YOU IF:
You feel like you don't have much influence
You want to make a real difference in people's lives
You're wondering how to use what God's given you
You care about justice, compassion, and speaking up for others
You want to grow in everyday discipleship
💡 PRACTICAL NEXT STEPS:
Ask God to show you where you already have influence
Look for one person this week who needs someone to speak up for them
Pray for courage to stand against injustice when you see it
Check your motivation: are you seeking God's glory or your own?
🔗 HELPFUL RESOURCES:
📧 Subscribe to Battle Drill Daily Devotional: https://devotional.battledrilldevotional.com
🎧 Listen on podcast: https://battledrilldevotional.com
ABOUT THIS SERIES:
This message is part of our "Entrusted: Using What God Has Given Us" series, exploring how God calls us to be faithful stewards of everything he's entrusted to us - including our influence.
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