Opening Thoughts:

Welcome back friends! This road of renewa lhas led to the study of surrender and transformation…two important topics in the life of a believer. Two ideas that can get us down if we think about them wrongly, which is exactly why this week’s topic is critical!

We’re going to dive into God’s Word and see what He expects of us. That might seem like a scary, overwhelming thought, but I trust as we search the scriptures we will understand His expectations in a new way. Take your time as you study His Word and pray for a heart willing to receive all God wants to teach!

A Word of Encouragement:

Before you get into this week’s lesson, I want to share a verse God has brought to mind over the last week. Philippians1:6 says, “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Friend, I don’t know the details of your life, but I trust in away it looks a bit like mine. There are joys mixed with pains, good days with bad. You may have times it’s easy to trust and others when you wrestle with doubt. No matter what your situation or struggle, I pray you remember God is working. We may not see or understand, but we can trust. He is a faithful Father and He is a promise keeper. Paul tells us, God finishes what He begins. He’s started a work in you, walk and work with Him as He continues it, so one day you can celebrate when He finishes!

Closing Questions:

Let's start simple:

• What is your favorite thing about fall? Check the comments and I’ll get the conversation started. Please join me!
• What are your thoughts about expectations? What role do they play as you walk through your day?

Going a bit deeper:

• Which of the expectations we studied come easiest for you? Which is the most challenging?
• What other scripture(s) gives us a glimpse of God’s expectations?
• Share your take-away from this chapter.