Abundant Living
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What is the abundant life?
Most people when they hear the phrase, abundant life, think of an abundance of money, possessions, good health or success. However, as Christians, this is not what the Bible is referring to. We will be exploring how we can achieve an abundant life through right thinking and theology, what it looks like to persevere through challenges we might experience, and tools we can use to choose an abundant life.
Mercy
PERSONAL PROMPT: Is there a matter you need to take to Christ? A matter for which you would like His mercy? Identify it.
COMMUNITY PROMPT: With someone in your community (family, friend group, roommate, small group, bible study, etc) share a time that you received undeserved mercy. How did it make you feel?
CONNECTION WITH GOD PROMPT: Reflect on God’s mercy to you. Remember he was happy to extend it. Thank Him for it. Share with Him any matter on your heart that weighs you down. Take it to Christ and ask for His mercy.
Peace
PERSONAL PROMPT: Identify a matter that is disrupting your peace. This could be a worry. It could be a fear. It could be a sorrow. It could be a frustration.
COMMUNITY PROMPT: How do you come to a place of peace when your circumstances are not peaceful? Share your thoughts and gain ideas from your community (family, roommates, friend group, small group).
CONNECTION WITH GOD PROMPT: Take a moment for quiet. Warm yourself next to a heat source (fireplace, heat register, blanket, etc). Read John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Give to God a matter that has troubled your peace and thank Him for His gift of peace.