You know the phrase, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" but is that really true?
Talking Points:
- When life knocks you down, don’t let it keep you down. Learn from it and grow! James 1:2-4
- The key is in your perspective. When hard stuff happens, instead of complaining and focusing on the negative, see it as an opportunity to grow. Philippians 3:13-14
- Use the lessons you’ve learned to help someone else in their trial and let others help you when you’re going through a tough time. Philippians 2:1-4
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share about a tough time in your life. Who or what was helpful to you during that time? What did you learn from that experience?
- Read James 1:2-4. Have you seen your faith in God deepen after facing a hard time? Explain. Why does the harder stuff tend to strengthen us more than the good?
- Read Philippians 3:13-14. Why does perspective matter? How does attitude affect how we think and act? Where does our hope ultimately lie?
- Make a list of people that you can depend on in hard times. How have they proven to be dependable?
- Read Philippians 2:1-4. Identify all this verse says about how we should act and how we should treat others? How have you helped friends when they’ve gone through hard times?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
