How we respond to opposition today greatly impacts how we’ll respond to the opposition we’ll face tomorrow. Will we become adept at quitting or stronger in perseverance? And when, in a season of weakness and fatigue, we quit—for a time, Scripture assures us it’s never too late to begin again.
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Resource mentioned: Growing a Joyful Heart: Devotions of Accepting God's Gifts for Abundant Living from Joy Givers Past, Present and Future by Karen Whiting and Pam Farrel
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Discussion/Reflective Questions:
- What resonated with you most in today's episode?
- What are some truths you can hold on to when facing opposition?
- How are you intentionally increasing your perseverance?
- How might how you have (or have not) processed past "failures" impact your response to today or future opposition?
- Why might it be important to remain anchored in grace (rather than becoming consumed with guilt) when in the rebuilding phase?
- When have you witnessed God rebuilding something that you or others had thought was beyond repair?
- What did that experience reveal regarding God's heart?
- What is one action step God might be encouraging you to take, having listened to this episode?
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