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SPEAKER
Steve Hill
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 130
BIG IDEA
Waiting Requires Trusting
OUTLINE
1. Ask instead of Act
A. When the right decision is unclear.
B. When I have no control over the situation.
C. If my pattern is to be impulsive, then wait.
2. Accept God’s Forgiveness
3. Tell God you Trust Him
A. Control issues
B. Doubt issues
C. Fear issues
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- In the past couple years, what is one situation you faced that required you to wait longer than you wanted to? How’d it turn out?
- In which of these situations is making a decision more difficult: good vs good options; good vs bad options; right vs wrong options; or hard-but-better vs easy-but-not-as-good options?
- In situations requiring waiting, how often do you pray for guidance? Does that make a difference for you? How so?
- By making simple, consistent efforts to trust God in all situations, we grow and gain wisdom. Describe where you are today in terms of trusting God with events and relationships in your life.
- Take a moment to audibly tell God you trust him with a decision facing you.
NEXT STEPS
- I will choose to trust God by waiting before making an impulsive decision in this area:Â ______________ .