Reading God ’s Mind

Promo: Making Time

You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the time you need... with a little help from some friends.

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CATCHING UP

1.     How did the truths you learned in our last session impact your week? Were you able to share at least one key idea with anyone?

2.     In the Living on Purpose section of your last session, you discussed a group outreach project. Take a few minutes to revisit that idea.

3.     Did you read chapters eleven through fifteen in The Way of a Worshiper this week? Have one or two of you share something you read that was particularly meaningful.

KEY VERSE

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly . . .                                                   Colossians 3:16 (NIV)

When you “let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,” like the tea bag in water, it will change you from the inside out. You will no longer conform to the world, but you will be transformed by the renewing of your mind. You will absorb the nature and flavor and character of Christ. 

Your prayer life will no longer be relegated to a few minutes in your day. Instead, the memories of your “drive” will become continual impulses to talk to God throughout the day.

A constant, silent, and secret conversation with God is the way of a worshiper. And that is the secret to friendship with God.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

(There are only two discussion questions this week because we want you to have enough time for the Living on Purpose exercise.)

1.     Talk about the tea bag illustration. How is steeping God’s Word into your soul a way to read God’s mind?

2.     What does it mean to “not conform to the pattern of this world” but “be transformed by the renewing of your mind?”

PRAYER DIRECTION

Sung Prayer

Listen to, or sing along with “Word of God Speak” and “Thy Word” on the Songs for The Way of a Worshiper playlist. 

Silent Prayer

Send home your postcard. Take a moment in silent prayer to tell God what you saw, heard, felt, and learned at your scenic viewpoint in Colossians 3. 

Group Prayer

Before you pray for each other’s requests, take a few minutes to thank God for your small group and for the lessons you have learned throughout the last four weeks of this study. Ask God to help you follow the way of a worshiper all the days of your life.

LIVING ON PURPOSE

Discipleship

The two most important disciplines of a follower of Christ are Bible reading and prayer. They can also be the most difficult. Following the six steps of the “drive” through Scripture, take five minutes to read Colossians 3 silently. Then share your thoughts with your group about the “scenic viewpoints” where you stopped in the text. If your group has more than eight m