You can listen to the "Heart That Let's God Be God" message by clicking here (or right-click to download) (by Dave Vinall, 32 mins).
The Story of DavidRead 1 Samuel chapters 24 to 28.
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HardshipRead about Saul’s amazing ministry time in 1 Samuel chapters 9 and 10. Have you ever had an amazing experience of God intervening in your life?
Have you ever had times when you’ve desperately wanted God to act but he hasn’t? How did you handle this? How did it change your relationship with God? What happened in the end?
Read Hebrews 12:7-13. How do you feel about the idea of God disciplining you? Does it feel positive or negative? How is this idea modelled in the way people raise their own children?
The end and the meansWhat key principles do you try to live your life by? Have these ever been tested by an opportunity that tempts you to break the principle? What happened? What would have been the best outcome of that incident?
How important is your character to you? Being honest with yourself, would you rather people talked about what you had achieved or what type of person you are? What do you think God thinks?
Your responsibility… God’s responsibilityDo you ever worry about things you can’t do anything about? How could you worry less? Read Philippians 4:4-9 (it’s great in The Message). Write down every practical tip that Paul recommends you do. Try practising his advice.
Where should you be making more effort? How can you do this so that you can be conscious of God’s involvement and help in your effort?
If you are currently experiencing a hard time and unsure what to do, what would be the ‘faith position’? Could you do this? What would make this difficult or easy?
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