Bouquet Canyon Church
When the Journey Is Too Much
Locations & Times
Bouquet Canyon Church
26900 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
WHEN THE JOURNEY IS TOO MUCH:
1. Understand weariness of soul
2. Come to the end of yourself
3. Pray desperately and honestly
4. Rest in God's mercy
5. Receive God's strength
Discussion Notes (for use in a small group or individual study)
Sermon: When the Journey Is Too Much
Questions:
1. Opening question: What’s something you used to think would be easier than it turned out to be?
2. The sermon was based on 1 Kings 19:1-8 and explored times of discouragement. What do you remember about each of the main points? What stood out to you?
3. Understand Weariness of Soul (Read: 1 Kings 19:1–4)
a. Have you ever experienced disappointment after spiritual success or faithful obedience? What contributed to that feeling?
b. How can unmet expectations toward God contribute to spiritual exhaustion?
c. Read Proverbs 13:12 – “Hope deferred makes the heart sick…” How does this verse describe the condition of the weary soul?
4. Come to the End of Yourself (Read: 2 Corinthians 1:8–9)
a. Paul admits he despaired of life itself. How does that compare to Elijah’s words in 1 Kings 19:4?
b. What does it mean that God “gave us more than we could handle so we would rely on Him”?
c. How can hitting the end of ourselves become a turning point spiritually?
5. Pray Desperately and Honestly (Psalm 62:8 & Psalm 13:1–2)
a. What do these verses teach us about being honest with God in prayer?
b. Why is it sometimes hard for Christians to be emotionally honest with God?
c. How might Elijah’s prayer in 1 Kings 19:4 serve as a model for us?
6. Rest in God’s Mercy (Read: 1 Kings 19:5–7 & Psalm 103:13–14)
a. How does God respond to Elijah’s breakdown?
b. What does it say about God’s character that He begins with physical provision, not correction?
c. How might God be inviting you to rest—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually?
7. Receive New Strength (Read: 1 Kings 19:8 & Isaiah 40:28–31)
a. What does Elijah’s 40-day journey teach us about the way God strengthens us for the long haul?
b. What does it mean to “wait on the Lord” practically in seasons of exhaustion or discouragement?
c. How can we better position ourselves to receive the strength God provides?
8. Where do you feel like “the journey is too much” right now—and what would it look like to receive strength from God instead of pushing through on your own?
9. Prayer
a. Thank God for meeting you in your weakness.
b. Ask Him to help you be honest about your weariness.
c. Ask for grace to receive His rest and strength for whatever journey lies ahead.
d. Pray for anyone who feels close to burnout or discouragement.
Sermon: When the Journey Is Too Much
Questions:
1. Opening question: What’s something you used to think would be easier than it turned out to be?
2. The sermon was based on 1 Kings 19:1-8 and explored times of discouragement. What do you remember about each of the main points? What stood out to you?
3. Understand Weariness of Soul (Read: 1 Kings 19:1–4)
a. Have you ever experienced disappointment after spiritual success or faithful obedience? What contributed to that feeling?
b. How can unmet expectations toward God contribute to spiritual exhaustion?
c. Read Proverbs 13:12 – “Hope deferred makes the heart sick…” How does this verse describe the condition of the weary soul?
4. Come to the End of Yourself (Read: 2 Corinthians 1:8–9)
a. Paul admits he despaired of life itself. How does that compare to Elijah’s words in 1 Kings 19:4?
b. What does it mean that God “gave us more than we could handle so we would rely on Him”?
c. How can hitting the end of ourselves become a turning point spiritually?
5. Pray Desperately and Honestly (Psalm 62:8 & Psalm 13:1–2)
a. What do these verses teach us about being honest with God in prayer?
b. Why is it sometimes hard for Christians to be emotionally honest with God?
c. How might Elijah’s prayer in 1 Kings 19:4 serve as a model for us?
6. Rest in God’s Mercy (Read: 1 Kings 19:5–7 & Psalm 103:13–14)
a. How does God respond to Elijah’s breakdown?
b. What does it say about God’s character that He begins with physical provision, not correction?
c. How might God be inviting you to rest—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually?
7. Receive New Strength (Read: 1 Kings 19:8 & Isaiah 40:28–31)
a. What does Elijah’s 40-day journey teach us about the way God strengthens us for the long haul?
b. What does it mean to “wait on the Lord” practically in seasons of exhaustion or discouragement?
c. How can we better position ourselves to receive the strength God provides?
8. Where do you feel like “the journey is too much” right now—and what would it look like to receive strength from God instead of pushing through on your own?
9. Prayer
a. Thank God for meeting you in your weakness.
b. Ask Him to help you be honest about your weariness.
c. Ask for grace to receive His rest and strength for whatever journey lies ahead.
d. Pray for anyone who feels close to burnout or discouragement.