What has been the best part or your week?
When is it easy for you to pray? When has it been really hard for you to pray?
Titles of God can give us glimpses of His character. What is your favorite title or name for God? Why might that be? Examples include Father, Friend, Provider, etc.
Do you find it more difficult to accept forgiveness from God or offer forgiveness to others?
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Psalm 46:1. When was the last time you asked for help with something? To God or someone else.
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1 John 1:9,
Psalm 103:8-12,
James 5:13-16. What do these verses teach us about confession? Is confession something only between us and God? When is it appropriate to include other people?
John Calvin said, "The task of the church to make the invisible kingdom visible." How are you seeing God at work in the church? How might you be a part of it?
Is there anyone God might be telling you to apologize to this week? Does anyone need to hear you say "I owe you an apology" or "Will you forgive me?"
If you are withholding any part of your life from God, surrender can be your next step. Surrendering can look like telling God, "I can't make ________ right, but you can. Please help." Do this privately with God but feel free to tell someone in your group afterwards so they can celebrate you taking a step in your faith!
This is the last week of Backpack Collection! Text 'Backpack' to 48099 to receive the list of supplies needed. Serve as a group by either donating supplies or volunteering to sort and pack backpacks.
Consider assigning different parts of the Lord's Prayer (
Matthew 6:9-13) to individuals in your group. Have them read that part of the prayer from Scripture and then add a prayer in their own words.