Clear Purpose / Attributes / Increased Confidence
Clear Purpose / Attributes / Increased Confidence
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
- Hebrews 13:16-18
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
- 1 John 5:13-14
Tell me about a time when you did something difficult. (Process the ways in which they were able to overcome the challenge they faced - e.g. community, courage, reminders of past success)
Read Exodus 17: 12-14, about Aaron & Hur holding up Moses’ arms. Sometimes we need to hold and instil confidence in others. Who in your life is someone that helps carry you through your circumstances? If you don't feel like you have anyone, where might you seek someone out?
What are:
3 things you can be thankful for?
2 things you can say to affirm yourself?
1 thing God is inviting you towards?