During this week, we will be reading and reflecting on Chapter 11 of It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. In this chapter, Lysa asks us, “
Day One:
A.) Reflect on Chapter 11
B.) Would you say you have been spending more time wallowing in turmoil lately or wrestling with Truth?
C.)
Day Two:
A.) Are there any “ingredients” in your life right now – any difficult or disappointing situations – you wish you could just leave out?
B.)
C.)
Day Three:
A.) How does knowing there is a purpose in all the pain help you consider where the joy might be?
B.)
C.)
Day Four:
A.) How does the hope of the crown of life change your perspective on your suffering?
B.) How would you feel about laying that crown at the feet of Jesus out of a deep gratitude?
C)
Day Five:
A.) Who do you need to share your tears with? Who needs to know they are not alone?
B.) The pain and confusion often found in this life lived between two gardens can leave us feeling suspicious of God, making us wonder if He is cruel and unfair. Ask yourself, “Am I willing to believe He is protecting me and preparing me for all that is ahead?”
C.)
All questions are quoted or paraphrased from “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way” or the “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way Study Guide” by Lysa TerKeurst.
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