Today’s Scripture: Luke 2:10-14, Matthew 1:18-21, Proverbs 19:21

The path of obedience isn’t always ________, but it’s __________ it.

Sometimes God ___________________ our perfectly reasonable _________.

Two Truths To Help You When You Don’t Understand
1. You don’t have to ____________________ God's ________ to _________ that God has a ______________.

• Our plans might be________________, but God’s purpose ____________!
• Your ____________________ is not an indicator of God’s _____________.

2. Your _____________________ with God might actually be a divine
_____________________ from God.
• Setbacks and unmet expectations aren't ____________, they may be a
__________ or a ____________ or a _____________.

Discussion Questions:

1. Read Luke 2:1-20. What are some ideas you can implement
to put more focus on Christ this Christmas?

2. Can you identify a time when you felt disappointed by God?
Are you able to see God’s purpose in it yet?

3. How does Proverbs 19:21 help you gain perspective?

4. How can your setbacks or unmet expectations be used by
God to reset, or reboot, or reroute you? Give examples
please. :)

5. In what area of your life do you feel the Lord doing the most
work? How can you grow in that area?

6. How can we pray for you?