Which character in the Christmas story do you relate to the most?
How are you feeling as we head into this Christmas season?
Talk about a time when you wrestled with doubts about your faith or about God? How did you handle those doubts?
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Proverbs 3:5-6 Is there an area in your life where God is asking you to let go or surrender to trust Him more? What makes that difficult for you?
Has there ever been a moment when someone said something to you that encouraged you to keep going? Do you have people like that in your life right now?
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John 3:26-30 What would it look like in your life to live out John the Baptist's words? How might that change your priorities or perspective?
This week, choose one of the five things we learned from Mary: express your doubts, surrender (let it go), lean into community, worship, or keep going, and make a plan to practice. Which one will you focus on this week? If you're unsure, take time to pray and ask the Holy Spirit to show you where He wants to work in your life.
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Take some time this week to pray and ask God to show you who He has placed in your life that you can invite to join you for one of our Christmas services. Be open to whoever He brings to mind.
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Ask for prayer requests and close in prayer.
Jesus, thank You for continuing to bring a fresh perspective to a story that many of us have heard countless times. Help us learn from Mary and others what it looks like to follow You faithfully, even in our doubts. Teach us to turn to You in worship in every opportunity, so we're reminded of Your goodness. Thank you for meeting us here and walking with us as we live in this not-yet-healed world. Amen