Happy Together:
Secrets Revealed
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1. Start Talking: Find a conversation starter for your group or use one of these.
What do you think is the difference between happiness and satisfaction?
2. Start thinking and sharing.
Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket.
Proverbs 25:11 NLT
• What does this verse mean to you?
• How can choosing the right words in communicating with others glorify God?
Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you.
Colossians 3:13 MSG
• Have you ever experienced a situation where forgiving someone was difficult? (What helped
you through it?)
• How can the example of God’s forgiveness help us forgive others more easily?
Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together.
Ephesians 4:3 GNT
• Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together.
• What does it mean to preserve “the unity”, especially when there are differences between people?
• Why is unity among people so important in a community? (What role does peace play in that unity?)
Proverbs 25:11 NLT
• What does this verse mean to you?
• How can choosing the right words in communicating with others glorify God?
Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you.
Colossians 3:13 MSG
• Have you ever experienced a situation where forgiving someone was difficult? (What helped
you through it?)
• How can the example of God’s forgiveness help us forgive others more easily?
Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together.
Ephesians 4:3 GNT
• Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together.
• What does it mean to preserve “the unity”, especially when there are differences between people?
• Why is unity among people so important in a community? (What role does peace play in that unity?)
3. Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.
Isaiah 33:6 NIV
Father, thank You for being our unshakable foundation. In times of uncertainty and difficulty, we place our trust in You, knowing that You are the source of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Help us to live in awe and reverence of You, understanding that the fear of the Lord opens the door to all the treasures you have for us. Guide us with your wisdom and help us to seek your presence every day May we find strength in your promises and courage to live in your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Isaiah 33:6 NIV
Father, thank You for being our unshakable foundation. In times of uncertainty and difficulty, we place our trust in You, knowing that You are the source of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Help us to live in awe and reverence of You, understanding that the fear of the Lord opens the door to all the treasures you have for us. Guide us with your wisdom and help us to seek your presence every day May we find strength in your promises and courage to live in your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Leader: Break into groups of three and take time to pray for each other. This is important!
4. Start doing.
Take a moment to think about the people who help strengthen and support you in tough times. How can you nurture those relationships so that you are stronger together? How does your church family fit into the verse below?
Reflect on Ecclesiastes 4:12 MSG
By yourself you’re unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A tree-stranded rope isn’t easily snapped.
Reflect on Ecclesiastes 4:12 MSG
By yourself you’re unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A tree-stranded rope isn’t easily snapped.