Week 6: If it were easy, It wouldn't be worth doing it
Write your thought on this statement from this chapter: "If our desire for obedience is born merely out of duty, we may be quick to give up. However, if our desire is born out of delight, out of a love relationship that burns deep in our soul, it won't be extinguished, no matter the cost."
What does serving God out of duty look like?
What does serving God out of delight look like?
Psalm 37: 3 -4 says, "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." Where will we find safety?
What will you be given as a result of delighting in the Lord?
How will the desires of our heart change as a result of having a love relationship with God?
Think about a tough situation you've faced recently. Write out a brief recount of this experience and identify the three things we learned when God says no. Provision, Protection, Process
What are some of the "I can'ts" in your life right now?
Read Second Corinthians 21: 8-10. Do these verse give you an excue to remain weak and subject to your "I can't"? Or do they tell you where you can draw strength from?
How do we tap into the strength of the Lord and use it to help us?
Read Romans 8: 14-16. What does it look like to be led by the Spirit?
What is the promise of these verses, and how does it encourage you?