“He does not ask much of us, merely a thought of Him from time to time, a little act of adoration, sometimes to ask for His grace, sometimes to offer Him your sufferings, at other times to thank Him for the graces, past and present, He has bestowed on you, in the midst of your troubles to take solace in Him as often as you can. Lift up your heart to Him during your meals and in company; the least little remembrance will always be the most pleasing to Him. One need not cry out very loudly; He is nearer to us than we think.”

~ Brother Lawrence 15th century French monastery dishwasher

Talk It Over:

Below are Life Group discussion questions based on the mes- sage for those who are looking to walk deeper with Jesus.

1. Reflection on the Message
-What aspects of the message resonated with you the most?
-Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the business of life and the pressure to "do it all?"? How do you typically deal with those feelings?

2. Finding Contentment in God
-What are some practical ways you can shift your focus from "doing more" to "being more" in your relationship with Jesus?

3. Being Rooted in God's Word
-Psalm 1 talks about "being like a tree planted by streams of water." What do you think it means to be deeply rooted in God's Word?
-How can we prioritize spending time with God and meditating on His Word, especially in the midst of our busy schedules and lives?

4. Remaining in Jesus
-In what ways do you see strange teachings influencing our culture today? How can we discern between true biblical teaching and teachings that lead us away from God?
-Have you experienced seasons in your life where you felt disconnected from Jesus? How did you navigate through those times?

5. Embracing Seasons of Growth
-The message highlighted that spiritual growth doesn't hap- pen overnight and that there are seasons of rest and preparation. How do you personally approach seasons of preparation in your faith journey?
-Can you share an experience where you felt God was using a difficult circumstance or disappointment to deepen your roots in Him?

6. Trusting God in Disappointments
-Jeremiah 17:7-8 talks about trusting in the Lord even in the midst of drought and challenges. How can we maintain our trust in God during difficult times?
-Describe a time God worked through disappointments or hardships in your life to ultimately bring about something beautiful.

7. Responding to the Invitation
-If you felt led to respond to the invitation to be planted in Je- sus or to recommit your life to Him, what steps could you take to solidify that decision?
-How can we support and encourage each other as we seek to deepen our roots in Jesus?