1. Who has the most influence over your life? Do you allow Jesus to shape your life more or less than this person? Why?

2. How do you normally deal with an area in your life that tires you out? Have you allowed Jesus to help you?

3. Are you connected to an influential person who gives you an excessive sense of pride? How does your relationship with Christ compare to this?

• 1. Have you been frustrated with God’s timing because it cost you something? What insights in hindsight can you share that ultimately shows God’s wisdom despite the delay?
• 2. What is your primary way of wanting to receive love from others? Share how God seems to be able to fully understand this and demonstrates His love powerfully in a way that you fully appreciate.
• 3. Is there something in your life you doubt anyone would ever be able to help you with, including God? How does knowing Jesus’ sovereignty over all things change that perspective in going to Him for help?

• 1. What was one of the biggest storms that came up in your life? Were you assured that Jesus was present with you through it all despite the danger?
• 2. Was there a memorable reversal of a seemingly impossible situation in your life? Do you now better appreciate seeing God’s power in your life over having your own control?
• 3. Is there something that you fear a lot and try very hard to prevent but still happened in your life? How do the promises of God help you to look beyond your circumstances with an eternal perspective instead?