Monday, July 31

· What do you do to maintain control of yourself and your surroundings?
· How do you process the difficult issues you see in the world or in your neighborhood today? How do you reconcile this with God's faithfulness?
· What do you complain to God about?How do your complaints reflect what is important to you?
· How have you responded to doubt and/or unanswered spiritual questions in your life?
· What are you doing in your waiting to hear from God regarding your doubts or complaints?
· When have you experienced God's answer?How was it different than you expected?
· How much do you rely on your own goodness to feel confident in your faith? How do you rely on the goodness and faithfulness of Christ?
· Read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.
What do you find hopeful about this?
What phrase stirs you?
What challenges you about this passage?
· Where do you find yourself needing renewed hope in God's faithfulness and goodness?
· Read Habakkuk 3:17-19.
What do you need to take to heart in this passage?
· What past victories remind you of His faithfulness in the present and in the future?
· How do you cultivate joy in the midst of your life circumstances?
· How can you encourage someone else in your life who needs hope and encouragement?