Attitudes of the Heart: Generosity
Key Scriptures
Then Mary said, “My soul praises the Lord; my heart rejoices in God my Savior, because he has shown his concern for his humble servant girl."
Luke 1:46-48a NCV
Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to do whatever he wants. May everything you said come true.”
Luke 1:38a TLB
[Jesus] "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me."
Luke 9:23b NLT
[Elizabeth to Mary] “You believed that God would do what he said; that is why he has given you this wonderful blessing.”
Luke 1:45 TLB
Luke 1:46-48a NCV
Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to do whatever he wants. May everything you said come true.”
Luke 1:38a TLB
[Jesus] "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me."
Luke 9:23b NLT
[Elizabeth to Mary] “You believed that God would do what he said; that is why he has given you this wonderful blessing.”
Luke 1:45 TLB
Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group
What are ways you believe God has used you for His purpose?
Start thinking. Ask a question or two to get your group thinking.
In what way is God currently calling you to something new?
What holds you back from answering God’s calling on your life?
What holds you back from answering God’s calling on your life?
Start sharing. Choose a question or two to create openness.
Share what you are passionate about.
How can the things you’re passionate about line up with furthering God’s Kingdom here on Earth?
How can the things you’re passionate about line up with furthering God’s Kingdom here on Earth?
Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
Take the time to pray for each person in your group. Share the desires of your heart and for God to open doors for new opportunities in pursuit of each person’s calling.
Leader: Take time to listen to what the Holy Spirit is doing. You can pray this prayer together, join in groups of three to pray for each other, or pray over an individual as a group as led by the Holy Spirit.
Leader: Take time to listen to what the Holy Spirit is doing. You can pray this prayer together, join in groups of three to pray for each other, or pray over an individual as a group as led by the Holy Spirit.
Start doing. Commit to these steps and live them out this week.
This week get alone with God. Share with Him the desires of your heart. Ask God to line those things up with what He may have for you and to highlight your next step in following God’s calling on your life!