• What emotions, memories, thoughts, convictions, or inspirations bubbled up while reading the poem?

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• Father God, what do you want me to know about my answers to the previous question? 

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Note: In the following section, each 2 lines of the poem are followed by questions.

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If I believe God gave me ears to hear

I’ll listen to him without doubt or fear

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• How do you hear from the God?

  • Examples: dreams, visions, audible voice, through Scripture, songs, gentle whisper, an inner peace, etc.​​

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• Lord, how have you tried to communicate with me, but I don't realize it's you?

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• Your response to the Lord’s voice can be an indicator of your beliefs. When you hear from the Lord, how do you respond?

  • Examples: obey, lag behind, run ahead, discount, list the reasons something won’t work or be beneficial, weigh the consequences, etc.

 

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• In what situation(s) have you heard the Lord and obeyed, without doubt or fear? What was the outcome?​​

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• In what situation(s) have you wavered in following his voice, been doubtful or fearful? What was the outcome?​

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If I believe God’s too busy for me

A personal relationship with him is unlikely

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• What have you not spoken to the Lord about, thinking he had bigger things to care for and the issue you had was a trivial matter in comparison?

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• Lord, what is your perspective about my reluctance to seek you about all things? 

 

 

If I believe I am an orphan, without kin

The quest to belong can lead to false comfort and sin

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• Where have you felt uncomforted, alone, abandoned, rejected, or orphaned?

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• How did you seek comfort?

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• Lord, what comfort do you have for me when I feel alone, abandoned, rejected, or orphaned?

 

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If I believe Jesus favors others over me

From comparison, I’ll never be free

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• Growing up, who were you compared to by others?

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• Who do you compare yourself to?

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• Jesus, what would you like me to do with the comparison stick used by others and myself?

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• Lord, what do you say about my value and worth?

 

 

If I believe God is a good Father 

I’ll follow his path further

 

• Describe your earthy father.

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• Describe your Father in Heaven.

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• Father God, how have I judged you to be like my earthly dad? 

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• Father God, how does my judgement of you impair our relationship?

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If I believe the Lord heals the brokenhearted

I’ll trust him to complete the healing he started

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• How has God brought healing to your hurting heart?

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• What area of your heart still feels broken?

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• Are you willing to allow God to touch what still feels unhealed? If so, invite him to minister to you.​

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If I believe God wants to raise me to a new level

I’ll surrender to his perfect timing and schedule

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• How has God raised you to new levels in the past? 

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• How is God drawing you to a new level currently? 

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• Are you surrendering fully to what God is asking of you, or are you resistant for some reason?

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• Lord, from your point of view, how well am I surrendering to your requests? 

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• Lord, am I in your perfect timing and schedule? If not, how do I get synchronized with you? 

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If I believe Father God loves me unconditionally 

Failure becomes an opportunity to learn exponentially 

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• Sometimes we grade ourselves as a teacher grades a report card. How have you graded yourself in the past and currently?

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• Lord, what do you want me to know about my grading system?

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• Lord, what have I considered a failure, but you considered it an opportunity for me to learn and grow?

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If I believe freedom comes from Jesus and not my strength

The focus will be to follow his lead, no matter the length

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• In what situation or circumstance have you been striving to gain freedom?​

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• Are you following God's lead, seeking him for his plan, or are you trying to obtain freedom by your own efforts and understanding? 

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• Lord, what freedom do you want for me today and how do I cooperate with you for lasting results? 

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If I believe Holy Spirit is with me through every season

I'll trust God in turbulent times, remaining steadfast, unshaken

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• When turbulent times come, what is your typical internal and external response?  

  • Examples: worry, fear, anxiety, call a friend, go shopping, live in denial, talk with Jesus, ask for prayer, etc.

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• Lord, when turbulent times come, how do you want me to respond?

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If I believe God walks with me in the cool of the day

I’ll look forward to hearing what he has to say

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• ​​Do you ask God questions or is your communication with him typically a monologue, focused on your needs and concerns?

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• Are you excited or apprehensive at the thought of hearing from God?

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• Why are you excited?

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• Why are you apprehensive?

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• Lord, are you excited or apprehensive about talking with me? Why? 

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• Lord, what would you like us to talk about today? 

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If I believe he is the God of empowerment and redemption 

Victory will prevail over every circumstance and temptation

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• What battle or situation are you currently facing, needing God’s empowerment and redemption?

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• Lord, what is your battle strategy for this situation I’m facing?

 

 

I believe Jesus is greater than my brokenness and sin

To the things of God, I’m pressin' in

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• Lord, what Scriptures, promises, worship songs, or other godly tools do you want to highlight to me for this season of pressin' in?

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• Father God, is there anything else you want to share with me at this moment?

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