Women's Topics
Talk about what matters to women. See also The Pursuit for Women.
Stressed – Fretting Over the Future
Talking Points:
- Future stress comes from a fear of the future. Rather than trusting God’s vision for your life, you worry that it’s all up to you.
- Hannah was distraught that she was barren. Mocked by others, she wondered if her chance would ever come.
- The antidote is patience. Insteading of focusing on the story you’re writing, give God room to show you the plan he’s already prepared for you.
- Three P’s of patience
- Prep the soil of your heart through prayer
- Prepare- take steps toward your goals
- Permit God to lead by responding to doors opening and closing
Discussion:
- When you think about your future, what stresses you out most?
- Read 1 Samuel 1:2-7, 10-11. How do you relate to the anguish of Hannah? What are some requests for which you’re still waiting for answers?
- Share a time God said “No” to a request. Share a time God said “Not yet.” How have you seen God’s timing work out better for your life in the end?
- Read Proverbs 16:9. What do you think this verse means?
- Read 1 Samuel 2:1-2. How has God been your rock in stressful situations in your life?
- Review the three P’s of patience. How do you need to prep your heart for the future stress weighing on you? What does it look like to plan but permit God to work through it?
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- Stressed – Dealing With Hectic Stress
- Stressed – Managing Emotional Stress
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