HILLSONG - Let Hope RiseSample

Best When We're Broken

“It gives us an opportunity to love and to trust, and to operate from a place of his strength, not our own.” –Joel Houston

From “Mighty to Save” to “With Everything”—“Oceans” to “Hosanna”—Hillsong Church has created music that ushers the human heart into the presence of God – a process explored in revealing detail in the new film HILLSONG-LET HOPE RISE. Singing songs that remind us of the goodness of God, we shift our focus from our own hardships and struggles to his consistent faithfulness. Even more, worship reminds us not to mistake the presence of such hardships and struggles as the absence of God’s goodness and faithfulness.

In fact, ironically, the most potent praise and lasting impact often come from places of real weakness. Especially when we feel broken or unqualified, our worshipful surrender to God allows him to work mightily in and through us. Even Paul, in 2 Cor 12:9, encourages believers to view weaknesses—hardships, struggles, insecurities—as opportunities for God’s strength to shine brightly.

Questions

1. What examples can you think of in the Bible where God used weak people to do great things?
2. Why do you think God’s grace is perfected in our weaknesses?
3. What challenge or weakness are you facing at the moment that you need to see differently, as an opportunity for God’s grace to flow in and through you? What might happen if you did?

Prayer
Father, you are a gracious God who uses me in spite of my limitations. Please lift my perspective and remind me of my potential in Christ. Renew my heart and mind so I can continue to grow and do great things for your kingdom. Amen.

Listen

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