Sunday, May 8
Be Renewed with a STEADFAST SPIRIT
Key Passage: Psalm 51:10-12 (NIV)
“10Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. 12Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”
Group Discussion:
- Discuss the characteristics of a “pure heart.”
- Discuss David’s request to have God “Renew a steadfast spirit” within him. First, what is a “steadfast” sprit? Second, describe one’s life that is motivated by a “steadfast” spirit.
- Discuss how having a “steadfast” spirit will help you along the Giving Discipleship Journey.
- Describe what “restored joy” looks and feels like.
Personal Reflection:
- List some attitudes that will change with you when God creates a pure heart in you.
- What emotions might you feel if God removed His presence from you?
- Likewise, describe the emotions that you might experience if God overwhelmed you with his presence.
- How will a “pure” heart and “renewed joy” help you in making your decision in the Be Renewed initiative?
- I pray that God will sustain me to: ___________________________. Fill in the blank.
Getting Ready For The Week:
Monday:
It’s a new week. How will you approach this week with a “pure heart”?
Tuesday:
Think about ways God has recently restored the joy of His salvation to you?
Wednesday:
Think about how taking a step forward on the Giving Discipleship Journey can help to restore the joy of salvation in you?
Thursday:
Pray for your Pastor and church leaders to be restored in the joy of salvation today.
Friday:
Pray for your Pastor and church leaders to Be Renewed today.