your time, your home, and your relationships? 3. What makes it difficult for you to bring someone to Jesus when they are struggling? Sometimes we hesitate to step into someone’s pain because we feel unqualified, unsure, or afraid we’ll say the wrong thing. Sometimes we feel like we have to have the solution to fix it. But showing up with kindness, not answers, is often the very thing someone needs. What do you need to grow in being a grace-giver, not a fixer?
CONVERSATION PROMPTS FOR YOUNG WOMEN 1. What might it look like for you to represent Jesus to someone else? What are some examples of things you can say and do to be a “Jesus model” for other people? What might stop you from representing Jesus to someone else? 2. Most of the time, do you live as if your life is yours or Christ’s? Why does that even matter? 3. What makes it hard for you to bring someone to Jesus when they are struggling? Do you feel shy? Embarrassed? Scared? Afraid to say the wrong thing? Why do people need our kindness more than our “right” answers? In what ways can you grow in kindness this year? In what ways do you think I can grow in kindness this year? Let’s help each other in this area. 4. If you’re able to recognize that you’ve received God’s kindness and grace, how can that make it easier to extend kindness and grace to others? Name a few specific ways that God has extended his kindness and grace to you. Now think of specific ways you can extend kindness and grace to others in your life.
FOR PERSONAL APPLICATION These aspects of the study can be used in between group sessions on your own, either with your spouse or individually as part of your devotional and confession life.
Do Something During the week ahead, turn your learning into doing.
1. This week don’t overcomplicate what it means to help someone. Ministry isn’t just a program or an appointment, it’s presence. Look around your ordinary life and ask, “Where can I reflect the look, tone, and touch of Jesus today?” 2. Contact one woman who’s been on your heart, someone you know is struggling. Don’t solve or send solutions, just encourage. Pray before stepping into any moment of care: "Jesus, help me to be a reflection of your grace in this space."
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WOMEN HELPING WOMEN
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