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Key Thought:

How do you overcome the storms in your life?



Key Quote

“It’s better to go through a storm with Jesus than to have smooth sailing without Him.” 

- Pastor Bil Cornelius



Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
  • When do you feel the most courageous? 
  • What piece of advice would you give your teenage self? 
  • What is your dream vacation? 


Start thinking. Ask a thoughtful question.
  • Is the biggest attack for you uncertainty? 
    • Do you often ask yourself, “What’s going to happen next?” 
  • What promise(s) has God given you? Do you trust that He will fulfill that promise?


Start sharing. Choose questions that create openness.
  • Think about the phrase, “You’re either in a storm, coming out of a storm, or heading into a storm.” What does this mean for you? 
  • Where do you place your confidence in the middle of the storm? In man, or God? In your strength, or His? 


Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
  • 1 Peter 5:7 says to “cast”, or transfer the weight of, “all your cares upon him, because he cares for you.” What is one uncertainty that you are currently carrying the weight of? Take a moment to speak out loud to your storm, and intentionally give it over to God. 

Scriptures

“As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.’”  Mark 4:35

“So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:1

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

“But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water.” Mark 4:37 

“‘I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.’” John 16:33

“Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?’” Mark 4:38

“Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go.’” Joshua 1:9

“Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?” When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:38-39 

“Cast all your cares upon him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

“Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”  The disciples said...“Who is this man? ..Even the wind and waves obey him!’” Mark 4:40-41 

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)