Your kids shouldn’t be afraid or timid in life. God wants them to be bold and courageous. 2 Timothy 1:7
Talking Points:
- This verse gives us confidence to stand up for God. The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to be brave and powerful.
- This verse helps us to face fears of failure and rejection instead shrinking back from a challenge because we are scared. The better way to be is to give 100% and be okay with the results no matter what they are.
- The second part of the verse is important as well as it points to what the Spirit gives us; power, love, and self-discipline. We have the ability to be loving to the jerks in our lives, we have the power to stand up to temptation, and we have the ability to choose self-control over rash behavior.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some of your goals for the next five years? What could stand in the way of you achieving those goals?
- What are some of your biggest fears and why?
- When faced with a challenge, do you tend to attack or shrink back? Explain.
- Read 2 Timothy 1:7. Who do you struggle to like? In what areas do you struggle with self-control? How can remembering this verse help you in those areas?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
