ANCHORED – WHEN I WANT TO GIVE UP
Welcome to a New LifeGroup Session!
Before we jump into our study, let’s take a moment to remember that there are THREE things we want to see happen every time our LifeGroups gather:
– Movement towards Each Other
– Movement towards God
– Movement towards our Community
Our questions follow this same format. All of the questions are designed towards movement. We hope you enjoy your time together in your LifeGroup.
**Remember, our goal is to deepen our relationship with Jesus and each other. Use the questions that are help and skip the rest.
CURRENT SERIES: Anchored
When storms come and life is turbulent, we can hold onto TRUTH as an anchor in the storm. Need peace that goes beyond understanding, joy in trials, and hope beyond measure? That’s exactly what God offers us through His Word.
Last Week:
Have bad things in your past caused you to be distant from God? Talk to Him about it this week.
Read Psalm 46:1-3 every day this week.
Two Weeks Ago:
Write a definition for Trust and Peace that applies to your relationship with God.
Memorize Proverbs 3:5 and Philippians 4:7
Key Verse:
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9
Movement Towards Each Other (know the people in your group)
What is your favorite type of movie?
Movement Towards God (grow in your relationship with God)
Checking in
How are you doing?
How have the events of the last week impacted your life?
What are your biggest concerns right now?
How are you your neighbors doing?
Discussion Questions:
What is an achievement that you are proud of in your life?
How long did it take to accomplish it?
Did you ever think about giving up?
How would your life be different today if you had?
What are the titles you currently hold in your life?
Which one do you like the most? The least?
What does it mean to have a calling in life?
Is one calling better than another? Explain.
What is the difference between a calling a title?
Read Jonah 1:1; Job 1:11-12; 2:4-6
What were Jonah and Job called to do?
What made them difficult tasks?
What do you think their lives were like before they encountered their difficult situations?
Do people have a tendency to quit when things are good? Why?
Read Galatians 6:9; Isaiah 40:28-31
How does having a calling in your life change how you view your circumstances?
Does it make our difficulties any easier to endure? Explain
How does God help us when we feel overwhelmed?
Read Job 42:10-17
Did Job’s circumstances last a season in his life? Did he have good seasons?
If we choose to give into our circumstances and give up on our calling, what impact will that have on us?
When you are in difficult circumstances, how does verse 16 help?
What do you think could be your “and after this”?
Movement Towards Community (they see the change in you)
What is your calling from God? How can you focus on it instead of your circumstances this week?
Read Isaiah 40:28-31 every day this week.
Checking In Each Time We Meet:
SPIRITUAL GOAL
NAME OF PLUS ONE
PRAYER REQUESTS