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FAITH DISCUSSION GUIDE

WELCOME TO YOUR FAITH DISCUSSION GUIDE!

HONORING GOD WITH YOUR TIME

It is God’s promise that, as you continue to

Time is a gift that God graciously provides

love each other and seek His wisdom in your

each day. To honor Him, He asks that the first

relationship, He will reveal Himself to you in

day of each week be given to Him. As is the

beautiful ways. Cozy up and dive into what

case when trusting Him with your finances,

God has in store for you through some honest

future plans or other aspects of life, this

discussion, reflection and prayer. Be sure

effort is never simple and is always costly.

to have your Bible handy. If you don’t have

However, if you only give that which does not

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cost you, are you ever really giving? It is never

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easy to pause your life, but you can realign

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your priorities when you say to God, “This week I choose to seek You first.” Ephesians 3:20-21 reminds Christ-followers that God is able to do immeasurably more when they seek Him first: “Now to him who is able to do

HOW OFTEN DO YOU REST IN THE LORD? How often do you shut down the thoughts buzzing around your head and simply spend quiet time with God, allowing Him

immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.”

to restore your spirit? It’s not easy to halt

Christians recognize Sunday, the first day of

everything and give of your time. This world is

the week, as belonging to the Lord. On this

extremely fast-paced, and everyone is chasing

day, Jesus was resurrected from the dead,

something. People’s day-to-day lives are so

offering new life through His sacrifice. This

filled to the brim that time with the Lord is

is indeed an event to be celebrated! As you

often skipped over or rushed. Spending time

rest from your work, be reminded that you

with someone is a way of saying, “You are

are fully dependent on God, who sustains and

important to me. Growing our relationship is

cares for all His children. Be reminded of His

important to me.” God seeks our company not

perfect sacrifice. Remember that Jesus kept

because He is lonely, but because He knows

the law perfectly in our place and that He

that everyone needs the restoration that

(who knew no sin) became sin on our behalf

only He can give, as Jesus says in Matthew

(2 Corinthians 5:21). By living the perfect

11:28: “Come to me, all you who are weary and

life, Jesus met God’s perfect standard. When

burdened, and I will give you rest.”

we truly realize that we are gifted with rest, out of an abundance of gratitude, we want to work. Because of Jesus’ work on the cross, we start each week with rest--a reflection of the

PAUSE & DISCUSS Do you routinely take time to rest?

What is your biggest obstacle to sharing a moment of stillness with God each day?

eternal Sabbath rest that all have inherited.

Think about the week to come. Does your

PAUSE & DISCUSS

schedule reflect the proper priorities?

Remember that sin can rob you of God’s rest.

Have you ever considered rest as a

Do you have any known sin that you need to

celebration of Christ’s victory

confess? God already knows your struggles.

over sin?

Confessing your sins to Him will offer a new

When you think about how you

level of peace as He restores your heart.

spend your time currently, what do you prioritize, both individually and as a couple?

PRAYER AND REFLECTION Take some time to go to the Lord in prayer.

If you aren’t sure where to start, pray these words: “Dear Heavenly Father, All that we have belongs to You; our relationships, our

FOR YOUR GOOD AND CHRIST’S GLORY

finances, and our time. You have blessed us beyond measure by sending Your Son to

Colossians 2:16-17 states, “Therefore do

the cross on our behalf. With gratitude and

not let anyone judge you by what you eat or

reverence, we offer our time to You. We

drink, or with regard to a religious festival,

find joy and rest in Your presence, Lord.

a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day.

Allow us to recognize Your power in our

These are a shadow of the things that were

lives. Remind us that we are completely

to come; the reality, however, is found in

reliant upon You. We choose to rest in

Christ.” It is good to remember that Sunday

Your finished work on the Cross. Amen.”

is a day of celebration and that legalism does not produce godliness. Jesus doesn’t want His followers to make a show of their worship or

CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION

the mere completion of a list of activities.

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The Heavenly Father knows your heart, and He simply wants you to surrender and experience

This discussion guide is meant to be a conversation starter, and we encourage you to go directly to the source for further

the joy of being in His favor.

direction on this topic! The Bible is filled

As you find rest before approaching the new

with powerful examples of how to lead a

week, meditate on these thoughts and discuss

life of joy, peace and love--regardless

the questions together:

of circumstances.

Spend time reflecting on who God is as Creator and Lord.

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your Bible.

the finished work of Jesus. Be humbled by the God’s love.

Reflect on your relationship with God. Do you invest in it as much as you do in your relationship with each other?

Think back over the past week. Did it properly display your priorities as a child of God?

Matthew 11:25-30, Acts 3:19-20, Psalm 127:2, Isaiah 26:3 and Psalm 23 in

Remember His perfect sacrifice and rest in knowledge that no amount of work can earn

For further reading on this topic, see

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This month, encourage each other to find moments of rest. It can be helpful to remind each other of the importance of rest. You may even choose to spend time together with the Lord at the start of each day.

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