DNI Changing Seasons Faith

Changing Seasons FAITH DISCUSSION GUIDE

WELCOME TO YOUR FAITH DISCUSSION GUIDE! It is God’s promise to you that as you continue to love each other and seek His wisdom in your relationship, He will reveal Himself to you in beautiful ways. Cozy up

PAUSE & DISCUSS Of the seasons mentioned in the previous passage which can you relate to now? Why?

and dive into what God has in store for you by engaging in honest discussion, reflection and prayer. Be sure to have your Bible handy.

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change in our lives. Hebrews 3:13 reminds us

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of [us] will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” We were not designed to journey through life alone. One of the greatest gifts God offers His children is the ability to relate

SEASONS OF CHANGE Change is one of life’s guarantees. We usually welcome the changing weather that each new

to and build each other up during seasons of change, spurring each other toward renewed faith.

season brings, but unexpected changes in our

When you face seasons of change together,

lives can sometimes leave us feeling a little

it’s challenging to step outside of your

anxious. As followers of Christ, we know that

circumstances and view stressful situations

God will always use change to stretch and

through a productive lens. This takes practice

mold us in His image. The popularly quoted

and constant reliance on the One who desires

scripture Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 lists 28 seasons

to work all things together for your good. It

of change:

is important to pause regularly and assess

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.”

your current season. Major growth in your relationship takes place through these periods of thoughtful discussion.

REFLECTION PAUSE & DISCUSS Discuss the following questions together and offer each other a bit of personal insight.

In what area of my life am I being stretched?

Personally? Relationally?

Take a few minutes to reflect on a season in your life when God did what He promised—a season that left you fully convinced of God’s power. Share with your significant other how you have seen God remain faithful.

Think back on your discussion this evening.

What season of change are you currently in?

How can I actively trust God to shape me in

Ask God to meet you right where you are.

His likeness through this season?

How am I resisting God’s hand during this season? Is the posture of my heart selfless and humble before God?

CONTINUE YOUR DISCUSSION

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This discussion guide is meant to be a conversation starter, and we encourage you to go directly to the source for further direction on this topic. The Bible is filled

GOD NEVER CHANGES

with powerful examples of how to lead a

As Christ’s followers, we choose to place our

life of joy, peace and love--regardless of

faith in a God that never changes. There is

your circumstances!

no room for God to grow, for He is already holy in every way. Hebrews 13:8 states, “Jesus

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Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” He is wholly good, wholly just and wholly loving. In every season of change, we know that God is our constant. He is equally in control of the peaks and valleys, the calm

For more reading on this topic, see Romans 4:13-25, Numbers 23:19 and Isaiah 40:28 in your Bible.

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Remember that God designed your relationship for a beautiful purpose: to encourage each other in His promises.

and storm, the joy and sorrow.

Seasons of change will come. We welcome some and resist others, but God remains faithful through them all. When we choose to

KEY TAKEAWAYS

respond with a willing heart, ready to seek growth through each season, God honors our faith and blesses us beyond measure!

#1

God ALWAYS uses change to stretch and mold us in His image.

#2

Pause regularly and assess your current

season. (Your section 2 discussion questions are a helpful tool!)

#3

In every season of change we face, GOD NEVER CHANGES.

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