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Valley Church

Finding Direction in Your Life

Finding Direction in Your Life

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Valley Church

4343 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 9:30 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

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Life Area:
CLOUT in my soul

Question to Ask:
Who has the FINAL SAY in my life?

Jesus is…LORD.
Life Area:
Cultural PRESSURES in my world

Question to Ask:
Will I choose FAITHFULNESS when it’s DIFFICULT?

Jesus is…TRUSTWORTHY.
Life Area:
SYNCRETISM in my faith

Question to Ask:
Where am I vulnerable to FALSE ideas and TEMPTATION to compromise?

Jesus is…the WAY, the TRUTH, the LIFE.
Life Area:
MOTIVATIONS for my future

Question to Ask:
What’s the OVER-ARCHING AMBITION of my life?

Jesus is…WORTH it.

Discussion Questions

1. After reviewing your message notes and the passage, what was a new insight, a good reminder, or an encouraging word?

2. Pastor Quintin shared four questions for finding direction in your life, especially when you live and work in a culture that may have values and practices contrary to the Christian faith. Of these questions, which one is the most profound or thought-provoking to you? Why? Remember to first focus on your own life (and not someone else’s).
• Who has the final say in my life?
• Will I choose faithfulness when it’s difficult?
• Where am I vulnerable to false ideas and temptation to compromise
• What’s the over-arching ambition for my life?

3. Pastor Quintin stated four truths to embrace about Jesus. Of these, which one is particularly encouraging or stretching in your current life situation? Why?
• Jesus is Lord.
• Jesus is trustworthy.
• Jesus is the way, the truth, the life.
• Jesus is worth it.

4. Think about some areas of your daily life (below). Circle the one(s) where finding the right direction is the most challenging right no. What phrase from the passage can help you? Share with your group why it’s helpful.
• family
• relationships
• rest
• community
• finances
• education
• social media
• neighbors
• recreation
• work
• fitness
• schedule
• personal mindset
• mental health
• spiritual growth
• decision making

5. Read Proverbs 2:1-11. What are the key insights about finding direction for your life from this powerful passage?