Navigating Life From The Cross

How to Pray Through Your Fear and Anxiety

In his video, Pastor Scott Thom emphasizes the importance of faith in daily life, encouraging viewers to trust in God's plan amidst challenges. He shares personal stories and biblical references that illustrate how faith can transform our perspectives and actions, ultimately leading to spiritual growth and deeper relationships with others.

 Discussion Questions

What personal experiences have strengthened your faith in difficult times?

How can we support each other in our faith journeys?

In what ways can we apply the teachings from this video to our everyday lives?

What practical steps can we take to deepen our trust in God?

Prayer Points

Pray for increased faith in your life and the lives of others.

Ask for guidance in applying the teachings from the video.

Pray for opportunities to support friends and family in their faith journeys.

Seek wisdom to understand God’s plan in challenging situations.

Action Steps

Reflect on a recent challenge and identify how you can trust God more.

Reach out to someone in your community to share insights from the video.

Start a small group discussion based on the themes presented.

Commit to daily prayer or journaling about your faith journey for the next month.

The best keys to discerning God’s will for your life.

 In this video, Pastor Scott Thom explores how believers can discern God’s will in their lives. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God through prayer, understanding His Word, and being sensitive to the Holy Spirit's guidance. Thom discusses practical steps such as evaluating circumstances, seeking counsel from mature Christians, and aligning decisions with biblical principles. The goal is to help viewers develop a clear understanding of God’s direction and purpose for their lives.

 Discussion Questions:

1. How have you sought to discern God’s will in your own life?
2. How can prayer and reading Scripture help in making decisions?
3. What role does the advice of others play in understanding God’s direction for us?
4. How can we differentiate between our desires and God’s will?

 Prayer Points:

1. Guidance: Pray for clarity and wisdom in understanding God’s will for your life.
2. Discernment: Ask the Holy Spirit for help in discerning the right path and making decisions that are in accordance with God’s Word.
3. Submission: Pray for the humility to follow God’s leading, even when it’s challenging or different from your own plans.
4. Counsel: Seek God’s blessing on those who provide spiritual advice and counsel, asking that they speak His truth into your life.

 Action Steps:

1. Daily Prayer: Commit to a daily prayer time, asking for guidance in specific areas where you seek God’s will.
2. Scripture Reading: Develop a habit of reading and meditating on Scripture to understand better biblical principles that guide decision-making.
3. Seek Counsel: Discuss your decisions with a trusted Christian mentor or pastor and seek their insights.
4. Reflect and Evaluate: Regularly evaluate your decisions and how they align with God’s Word and guidance.

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