When faced with a crisis, the temptation is to cut out God and trust in our own abilities. God warns against this.

Talking Points:

  • We have to start from the place where we choose to trust in the Lord. He is infinite, all-powerful, all-wise, and all-loving. Romans 11:33, Proverbs 3:5-6
  • We can’t lean on our own understanding because we are flawed and limited in our ability to see what God can clearly see. Jeremiah 17:9
  • When we seek God’s will through prayer, scripture meditation and godly counsel, he will show us which path to take. Isaiah 55:8-9
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. When faced with a hard or scary situation, what’s your first reaction? How are those reactions helpful/unhelpful?
  3. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you worry about what others think about you? Explain.
  4. Who are some people in your life who have earned your trust? What attributes do they possess that makes them trustworthy?
  5. Read Proverbs 3:5. What do you think it means to trust in the Lord with ALL of your heart? What would that look like practically?
  6. Read Romans 11:33. Identify all that this verse says about God. Why does understanding the character of God help us to trust him?
  7. How does reflecting on God’s past provisions in your life help you as you confront something currently?
  8. In the second part of Proverbs 3:5 it talks about NOT leaning on our own understanding. In what ways are our thoughts not sufficient to really help us? If we know that our understanding is flawed, why is it so easy to trust in ourselves over God?
  9. Read Jeremiah 17:9. What are some examples of things that tend to deceive our hearts? How do those deceptions affect us?
  10. Read Proverbs 3:6. How can we seek God’s will for our lives? How has God revealed things to you in your life?
  11. Read Isaiah 55:8-9. What does this passage mean to you, especially if you’re facing a difficult situation? How does knowing that God has a plan for you change the way you view a difficult situation?
  12. What should our prayers include if we’re coming to God with a trusting heart?
  13. Why is it helpful to seek godly wisdom when faced with a hard situation? How has someone helped you in the past?
  14. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?

 

 

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