Discussion Guide:

1) Was there anything from the sermon or the passage that stuck out to you?

2) When life is going well, we naturally praise God, but trials reveal a different depth of worship. How has a difficult season in your life changed the way you relate to God?

3) We often try to fix our problems through our own strength rather than surrendering them to God. What area of your life are you currently trying to "clean up" on your own instead of asking for God's help?

4) The things that make us feel strong, like our anger or pride, can actually be impurities God wants to remove. What characteristic or defense mechanism do you find hardest to let go of, even though you know it's not helping your spiritual growth?

5) Our desires reveal what we truly value and pursuing anything above God ultimately leads to disappointment. What competes most for your attention and affection when God is calling you to focus on Him?

6) Spiritual endurance develops through consistent daily choices rather than dramatic moments. What small, sustainable practice could you begin this week to strengthen your ability to persevere in faith?