HS Midweek 1/7/09

This evening went really well. We hoped to wrap up the tough questions series but given the mood of things, Mike cut it in half to give us more small group time. We wrapped together a few questions all related to "Knowing God."

1. What is the best way you know to stay connected with God?

Elijah said "Hearing form God and keeping connected takes diligence and engagement on your part. God pursues us all the time, but we have to pursue him as well.

In Genesis we can read of God's fellowship and as he made us in his image, the need for fellowship that was placed within us. We abandoned that fellowship with him at the fall and were left to seek fellowship with him and others.

We can restore fellowship a couple of ways...

- Remember, you are created for a connection with God, but sin breaks this

- To restore this connection you must surrender at the cross. This restores the relationship, however it takes work to keep it strong.

To do this, spend time with God, spend time with others seeking God, obey and follow in his footsteps.

2. How do you think a person goes about finding what God desires them to do with their lives?

Above is about knowing God. Knowing God and knowing what God desires are both extremely intertwined.

As you spend time with God you will come to understand the image you bear and how he has designed you more and more. God guides us, but just enough to keep us on track. Mike shared how he uses that small light to navigate his way through the auditorium in the dark and how it shines about a step ahead, just like Psalm 119:105 reads: "Your word is a lamp to feet and a light for my path."

Also, just experiment and listen. Try something out and see how you feel and others respond. And don't forget God definitely calls you to a life of serving - don't doubt your importance in kingdom.

That's it for this time! I kept it short and sweet so read up and maybe talk about it!