Life is beautiful, hard and mysterious – we live in this tension every day! 

 

 

When you face difficulty in your life, is it becoming (more or less) reflexive to turn to God?  

 

What does that look like?  

 

 

Do you experience his presence as he journeys with you? 

 

 

What are some promises that you can trust, by faith as you face struggle? 

 

 

 

What about God’s character, his provision enables you to trust him for your day to day? 

 

 

 

Advocacy was a part of the stories we looked at today. As Jesus did for us, who in your life are you advocating for? 

 

When we engage in intercessory prayer we are loving others on the basis of Heaven’s resources – this is advocacy – knowing that God is our best gift to others. 

 

 

 

How do you assess your own life, heart and soul? 

 

  • Q: What false belief or subtle lie has hardened me to God’s truth, even while I still consider myself spiritual or sincere? 
  • Q: Do I only follow Jesus when it’s easy or affirming, but quietly withdraw when life gets hard, uncomfortable, or costly? 
  • Q: What desire, anxiety, or pursuit is competing most with Jesus’ voice in my life right now, and slowly choking out spiritual growth?