As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 27:17, NLT

Guidance: Trusting God to Lead the Way
🥅 Goal: To understand how God provides guidance through His Word, Jesus’ example, and the Holy Spirit, and to learn how we can trust and follow Him in our daily lives.

Opening & Icebreaker
🙏 Prayer:
"Father, we come before You seeking Your wisdom and direction. Open our hearts and minds to Your Word so that we may trust in Your guidance and walk in Your ways. Amen."

🤝 Icebreaker Question:
"What's one time you felt completely lost—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—and how did you find your way?"

 

Trusting in God's Guidance
đź“– Proverbs 3:5-6
đź’¬ Discussion: Why is it difficult to trust God over our own understanding, and how can we grow in this trust?

đź“– Psalm 119:105
💬 Discussion: How has Scripture provided clarity or direction in your life?

 

Jesus, Our Perfect Guide
đź“– John 10:27
đź’¬ Discussion: What are some ways we can better recognize and respond to Jesus' voice?

đź“– Matthew 7:13-14
💬 Discussion: Why is the right path often the harder one, and how can we stay on it?

 

The Role of the Holy Spirit in Guidance
đź“– John 16:13
💬 Discussion: How can we become more aware of the Holy Spirit’s guidance in our daily decisions?

đź“– Romans 8:14
đź’¬ Discussion: What does it mean to live as someone who is led by the Spirit, and how does that shape our actions?

 

Application & Closing
🔑 Key Takeaway:
God provides guidance through His Word, Jesus' example, and the Holy Spirit. Our role is to trust and follow Him.

⚡ Challenge:
Spend time in prayer this week asking for God’s guidance in a specific area of your life. Be intentional about listening for His direction.

🙏 Closing Prayer:
"Lord, thank You for being our guide. Help us to trust You fully, follow Jesus closely, and listen to the Holy Spirit daily. Give us wisdom and courage to walk the path You have set before us. Amen."