Reset in Prayer

Reset in times of Suffering

 Key Scripture Passages

1. Hebrews 11:13-16 - Living as foreigners longing for a heavenly homeland.

2. 2 Corinthians 5:2-6 - Groaning in earthly bodies while longing to clothe ourselves with heavenly ones.

3. Matthew 26:36-39 - Jesus praying in Gethsemane before His crucifixion.

 Discussion Questions

1. 2 Corinthians 5:2-6 - Paul uses the metaphor of putting on new clothing. Why is this such a powerful image for our future resurrection bodies? What makes us "groan" in our current bodies?

2. The video mentioned that God might design our bodies to "fall apart" as we age. What do you think about this idea? How might physical decline serve a spiritual purpose?

3. Have you ever struggled to find time for prayer, or felt like you were "praying to the walls"? What helps you remember you're praying to a living, powerful God?

4. Matthew 26:36-39 - Jesus prayed with such intensity that His sweat became like drops of blood. Have you ever prayed with a high level of intensity? What circumstances brought you to that point?

Prayer Topics

1. Healing for those at Southpoint and within your group that are struggling with sickness and physical health concerns. That they will not only be healed but have confidence in the one that provided the healing. 

2. Those who are awaiting test results and the anxiety that comes with the unknown.

3. Those who are struggling with addiction in its many forms. That they will not struggle in silence and will let the light in.

4. Each of us to take holiness as seriously as Abraham did as he presented everything that was precious to him before God.

5. Each of us to not shy away from the truth even when faced with suffering.