2.2.25 Huddle
Opening Discussion
- What are some things that you may often take for granted, but you are thankful for?
Read and Discuss
1 Peter 5:6-9
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you. 8 Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. 9 Resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.
- How can you cast your cares and anxiety on to Jesus?
- What does that look like on a daily basis?
- What does the enemy have to do with our anxiety?
- How does knowing that others are also suffering help you in your own suffering?
Extra Questions
- When you’ve gone through a season of anxiety and worry, who has been a few people who have helped you through those times?
- Why does casting your cares and anxiety on Jesus start with humility?
- What is one anxiety you have trouble handing over to Jesus?
Read John 16:20-24, 33
20 Truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice. You will become sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn to joy. 21 When a woman is in labor, she has pain because her time has come. But when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the suffering because of the joy that a person has been born into the world. 22 So you also have sorrow now. But I will see you again. Your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy from you.
23 “In that day you will not ask me anything. Truly I tell you, anything you ask the Father in my name, he will give you. 24 Until now you have asked for nothing in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
33 I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”
- What does Jesus say about our anxiety?
- Jesus tells us that suffering is part of life. How does Jesus conquering the world help you to be courageous in the face of the worries of life?
- Why is praying in the midst of suffering so important?
Discipleship Questions
- When anxiety hits, what can you do now to train yourself to pray prayers of gratitude during those times?
- What is a verse you could memorize this week to help you in times of anxiety and worry?
Memorize it!
John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”
Prayer TACOS!
Thanksgiving- Thank the Lord for His comfort in times of distress
Adoration- Worship the Lord for conquering the world
Confess a time when you let the enemy decide your actions instead of trusting the Lord
Others- Pray for an opportunity to share the Comforter with someone this week.
Self- Ask the Lord for humility to listen to Him in the midst of worry and anxiety