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How God Brings Beauty through Our Pain - Ep. 113
July 19, 2022
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This world hurts. People mistreat, betray, and abandon us; the economy, at times, sideswipes us; and eventually, our health and vitality will fail. Jesus never promised us a pain-free life. But He did promise to stand with us through every storm, to bring beauty to our greatest hardships, and to one day bring us to a place of eternal rest where sickness, dysfunction, and death won’t exist. In the meantime, we hold tight to His promises, knowing His truth and grace will give us all we need to stand firm even when it feels like our world is spinning out of control.
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Group Discussion Questions:
1. When enduring hardship, do you ever wonder if God is upset with you? Explain.
2. Why might Jesus have told us to expect hardship?
3. Who are some people you tend to turn to during difficult seasons?
4. How easy or difficult is it for you to turn to Christ in your pain?
5. When, if ever, have you wrestled with God, and what was the result?
6. During challenging seasons, why is it important to know and remind ourselves of God’s heart?
7. When has someone else’s complaints weakened or challenged your faith?
8. What are some ways God has used struggle to grow your character?
9. How has God used times of struggle to shift your priorities?
10. What might God be asking you to do as a result of today’s podcast episode?
Find Jennifer at:
https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com
https://www.instagram.com/avapennington3/
Find Kelly and Wholly Loved Ministries at:
https://www.WhollyLoved.com
Join the private Faith Over Fear Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442736966614671
Join the Private Wholly Loved Community Group (also on Facebook):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/443325386241769
Group Discussion Questions:
1. When enduring hardship, do you ever wonder if God is upset with you? Explain.
2. Why might Jesus have told us to expect hardship?
3. Who are some people you tend to turn to during difficult seasons?
4. How easy or difficult is it for you to turn to Christ in your pain?
5. When, if ever, have you wrestled with God, and what was the result?
6. During challenging seasons, why is it important to know and remind ourselves of God’s heart?
7. When has someone else’s complaints weakened or challenged your faith?
8. What are some ways God has used struggle to grow your character?
9. How has God used times of struggle to shift your priorities?
10. What might God be asking you to do as a result of today’s podcast episode?
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Meet Your Hosts
Jennifer Slattery, founder of Wholly Loved Ministries, is a multi-published author, national speaker, and speaking coach passionate about helping God's children reach their full potential and live fully surrendered to Christ. She is a host on Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear. Find her online at https://www.JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com
Carol Ogle McCracken is a fun-loving wedding planner, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who brings to Scripture to inspire a personal, vibrant relationship with Him. Her authentic challenges faced while journeying through alcoholism, raising a child with special needs, and divorce, equip her to teach, entertain and encourage you. Carol currently serves as the Minister of Discipleship at her home church and is a Christian communicator in many different forums, large and small, and especially enjoys teaching at women’s retreats. Her book Wisdom, Where to Find It if You've Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It was released in November 2020.
