When Israel hit rock bottom, the prophet Habakkuk modeled how to pray with optimism even when things aren’t going so well. You can pray with confident optimism when you base your prayer on the character and promises of God.
Talking Points:
- Remember who God is and what he has done for you. When you speak out what God has done, you build confidence in what God can do. Habakkuk 3:1-2
- Patiently submit to God’s timing, even when he doesn’t meet your expectations. Develop an attitude of quiet trust in God. Habakkuk 3:16
- Stay confident in God no matter what happens. Remember that God is always for you and with you. Habakkuk 3:17-19, Romans 8:31, Hebrews 13:5-6
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share about a time you were desperate for God to answer your prayers. How did it turn out?
- Share a time God miraculously answered a prayer of yours. How did that impact your faith?
- Read Habakkuk 3:1-2. Identify all that Habakkuk identifies about God in this passage. Why is it important to remember past answered prayers when faced with current issues?
- How have you seen God at work in your finances, marriage, family, etc?
- Read Habakkuk 3:16. What does “quiet trust” look like? Why do you think God makes us wait for his answers?
- Read Habakkuk 3:17-19 and Hebrews 13:5-6. How can we rejoice in the Lord even when our situation is dire? Why is God still worthy of our praise no matter the challenges we face?
- Name 3 things you are thankful for today. Take a minute to praise God for those things and see how it changes your mindset!
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
