Is life giving you what you want, or do you feel let down? The issue isn’t that we have longings. The problem is that we're looking for the "good life" in all the wrong places.
Talking Points:
- We’re all looking for love, and sometimes we’ll turn to it from any source. But ultimately this desire comes from God because we’re not meant to do life alone. Genesis 2:18, 1 John 4:9-10
- We all want our lives to matter. We’ll pursue success, money, recognition, or more… but true fulfillment comes from God. Jeremiah 1:5, Ephesians 2:10
- We all need to know why. Why is life hard? Why is there evil? People have wondered for centuries, and the Bible offers the answers we seek. Genesis 1:31, Romans 8:20-21
Discussion Questions:
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some “dissatisfying” things about your life or “longings” you have? Why do you think these are your dissatisfactions and longings?
- Why are we all “looking for love?” What are healthy ways this manifests in our lives? What are some unhealthy ways?
- We all have goals and desires. What are some of your life goals? Why are these things important to you?
- Read Ephesians 2:8-10. Where does a sense of purpose come in with our relationship with God?
- What are some ways Jesus has answered the “why” questions in your life? If you have not yet trusted Jesus, what are some “why” questions you have for him?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
