Key Passage: “He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.” Psalm 23:2 NLT
When our souls are “thirsty,” we try to satisfy it with something… but not everything will satisfy our thirst.
REVIEW: Sometimes, we turn to sex.
- READ: 2 Timothy 2:22 “Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.”
- DISCUSS: What practices have been helpful for your purity and perspective about sex?
REVIEW: Sometimes, we turn to food or alcohol.
- READ: 1 Corinthians 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
- DISCUSS: How are you currently working toward healthy relationships with food and exercise?
REVIEW: Sometimes, we turn to opportunity.
- READ: 1 John 2:16 “For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.”
- DISCUSS: Do you find yourself “too busy” to spend consistent time with Jesus? What adjustments do you need to make so that you can avoid the fear of missing out, or pride in your busyness?
ASK:
What else did you get out of the sermon this week? What actions or next steps can you do to start applying it to your life?
PRAY:
Pray for the calming presence of Jesus to satisfy our souls, and for his gentle correction wherever our hearts need it most