A Kind of Explosion of Joy

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PRAY:

Have someone read Matthew 6:9-13 aloud. After you read it, spend a minute or two silently reflecting on the passage. Then spend some time praying as a group for anything that this passage draws to your mind or stirs up in your heart.

ONE ANOTHERING:

Try to think of some practical needs you can share to give others the opportunity to step up and love you. It's okay if it takes some time to get comfortable with this. It takes time and practice to be vulnerable with one another... but amazing things happen when we are. Remember that the Benevolence Ministry is a resource for our comGroups.

  • How can we love or serve one another this week?

REFLECT:

  • Did you get an opportunity each day this week to pray the Lord's prayer?
  • What was challenging about this practice?
  • What was beneficial about this practice?
  • What new things stood out to you from this prayer after praying throughout the week?

MEDITATION PRACTICE:

Read through John 17:20-23 together. Read slowly. As you read pay attention to a word or phrase that stands out to you. Spend a few moments silently reflecting with God on this word or phrase.

  • What word or phrase stood out to you?
  • What came to your mind or heart as you were reflecting on this word?
  • How does this word or phrase relate to an experience you have had today?
  • Is there something you feel prompted to pray for?

Spend some time praying as a group for anything that came up in the last question.

Read through John 17:20-23 again. Read even more slowly. As you read, consider what God is inviting you to do through this Psalm. Spend a few moments silently reflecting on this with God.

  • Is there something you feel God inviting you to do after meditating on this Psalm?
  • What do you think your first step is in responding to this invitation?
  • How can we pray for you or come alongside you as you take this next step?

Spend some time praying as a group for anything that came up in the last question. Close with a prayer of thanks for God's word.


SERIES RECAP:

  • What is the main thing that has stuck with you from this series?
  • In what ways did this series challenge you?
  • In what ways could this series have been more helpful to you?
  • How can we continue to cultivate what we have learned from this series even after it has ended?

PRAY:

End your time by having someone read Jude 24-25 aloud. Spend some time silently reflecting on this passage before you close in prayer.