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Faith Forward: A Step of Faith
Week One Practice
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January 14, 2018
Practice:
Our practice this week is simple. Pray this prayer: “God, what is my next step in following you?” Trust that He will answer this prayer and guide you to that next step in your relationship with Him.
Tips:
- Practices are much easier with others. Use this week to find people you can explore these practices with.
- Choose people you can be open and honest with:
- A spouse, friends, family, etc.
- Choose people you can be open and honest with:
- A group will provide encouragement, accountability, and conversation.
- Set a reminder to pray this week’s prayer daily. Here are some reminder ideas:
- Write it on a post-it note and put it on your bathroom mirror or computer screen.
- Set a daily reminder in your phone for the week.
- Do your best, but don’t feel guilty if you miss a day. Start over tomorrow!
Questions:
- Pastor Marco says that when following Christ, our lives over time should increasingly reflect His character. What do you think a life reflecting the character of Christ looks like today?
- Pastor Marco calls faith a cluster of these “but because you say so” moments. Have you had moments like this where your faith has been met with God’s faithfulness? Share these moments with your group and write them down as encouragement to reflect on.
- Read Luke 5:1-11. Near the end of verse 10 Jesus says, “Don’t be afraid…” What do you think Peter was afraid of in that moment? When you think about taking a step of faith, is there anything you are afraid of?
- Finally, look ahead at the next 6 weeks and schedule time each week when all of you can meet together. Close your time by praying this week’s prayer together.
Recommended Resources:
- The Bible
- Free YouVersion Bible App Download: iPhone or Android.
- Pick up a free Bible at our Info Desk after Service.
- “Ten Steps Toward Christ” by Jimmy Evans.
- Available for purchase on Amazon.