Do you ever feel like God isn’t listening - even when you need him most? We have reason to trust that God really does care.
Talking Points:
- Every Christian faces times when we cry out to God and he doesn’t seem responsive to even our most desperate prayers. Psalm 13:1,3
- Christians often judge God’s presence by feelings and circumstances. When emotions soar or things go well for us, we conclude that God is at work. When things are bad, we conclude that God must be punishing us.
- The book of Psalms invites us to trust God’s word. Our assurance comes from what he has revealed about himself in the Bible. It invites us to trust God’s track record. Psalm 13:5-6
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a time you felt like God was ignoring your pleas. How did you see God work in that situation in the end?
- Read Psalm 13:1,3. Do you feel comfortable expressing raw emotions to God? Explain.
- Read Psalm 66:17-19. How can we know whether or not God’s silence is related to sin in our lives? According to these verses, what do we need to do to hear from God?
- Read Psalm 13:5-6. Think of God’s track record in your life. What helps you remember his faithful love and goodness?
- Read Hebrews 1:1-2. What has God spoken to us through Jesus? How does this encourage you in times of struggle?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
