God promises that you can handle it, right? No, God never said that.
Talking Points:
- The Bible says that God will never give you more temptation than you can stand. God will give you a way out of temptation. But the Bible never says, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” 1 Corinthians 10:13
- When life is good, it is easy to forget about God. When you have everything you need, you’re healthy, and your family is getting along, God is kind of an afterthought. In the midst of distress, however, we crave God’s presence. Jonah 2:2,7
- God gives us more than we can handle so that we will learn to trust in his power. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- On a scale of 1-10, how good are you at multitasking? Give some examples.
- What is the worst spiritual advice you have ever gotten? How did you know it was wrong?
- What is your typical response when you feel overwhelmed in life? (For example, work even harder, become more irritable, go somewhere quiet, ask for help, etc).
- Read Psalm 145:13-18. How have you experienced God’s presence when you were going through more than you could handle?
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What habits can you create in order to make God’s presence the first place you go when you’re overwhelmed?
- Read 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. What specific weakness in your life do you need to accept in order to experience God’s power?
- According to 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, why should you view your difficulties and hardships as a blessing?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
