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Christlife Posture: Submitting to God's Love and Leading

Topic: Surrender in a New Season (Post-College Adulting)

 

Suggested Approach: Choose 1 thing from each of the three boxes

OR Choose 1 from media or Reflection + 1 from Scripture 

Media Excursions    (Watch/read/listen and be ready to discuss Q's)

Still Images/Painting/Sculpture/Photograph

  • All these examples of artwork have the word “Transition” in their title.  Which one most clearly resonates with you or describes what you are experiencing in the midst of transition? #1-Photo (by Ron Christie), #2 Photo (Mark Myhaver), #3-Painting (Kerry Smith), #4 Sculpture (Show title=”Transitions”, artwork name Burnt Offerings by Harold Rose), #5-Painting (Bjorn Sjogren)

Video Clip

  • ​How to live a fearless life (Francis Chan) What is your reaction to his experience? What do you think the balance is between being responsible and trusting God in new seasons? What did you find encouraging or discouraging in this video?

  • Becoming an Adult (Vlog-Will Darbyshire) Was your image of what it means to become an adult similar to Will's? Do you worry about not having enough time to do what you want? 

Song

  • Beautiful Things (Gungor) A transition to something new can be exciting but it can also be hard. Let this song speak to you regarding areas that are difficult for you right now.  How does the truth of this song help you submit to God’s plan for you right now?

Articles ​

Podcast & Article

  • "Adult" is not a Verb (John Stonestreet on Breakpoint) In what ways do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint? How does the investment of older adults in the younger adult generation contribute to your view? 

Reflection Options  

Journal  (Reflect on one or more of these questions)

  • If you are newly graduated from college, what has been the hardest thing about making the transition? What has surprised you? What blessings can you thank God for in this new season?

  • Make a list of what excites you and what scares you about becoming a full-fledged adult.  What is your ratio of excitement versus struggling in this new season? How have you invited God into that?

  • When do you tend to still feel like a "kid"? What is the difference between having a childlike faith and being childish? Where would you like to see yourself mature in the responsibilities of adulthood?

Quote Interaction (Interact by agreeing, disagreeing or otherwise engaging with the quote/quotes)

  • Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. (Corrie Ten Boom)

  • All our difficulties are only platforms for the manifestations of His grace, power and love. (Hudson Taylor)

  • You will have no test of faith that will not fit you to be a blessing if you are obedient to the Lord. I never had a trial but when I got out of the deep river I found some poor pilgrim on the bank that I was able to help by that very experience. (A.B. Simpson)

  • The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety. (George Muller)

Reading and Reflection from the book, Shaping The Journey of Emerging Adults: 

  • Read “Negotiating Transitions” (p. 191-193). How do you feel about transitions in your life? Are you more like Krista and Chuck, or Sarita?  How has your transition to college or to a different college affected your involvement or attendance at church?

  • MENTOR: Read “Abandoning Our Scripts” (p. 210-212). As you look back over the transitions in your life, what patterns do you see? What do you notice about how God has shaped your story or journey in Him?  

Explore Scripture

Meditate on one or more of the following passages. Always look them up in context.  Take some time to really explore the verse in relation to this topic.  Look for wisdom or encouragement in surrendering to God in a time of transition.   Make a note of what you discover to share later.  See "Learn More About Ways to Study Scripture" below for help in getting the most out of the verse.

  • Psalm 100:3

  • Psalm 118:24

  • Psalm 131:1-3

  • Psalm 139:13-16

  • Proverbs 10:28

  • Proverbs 17:22

  • Isaiah 41:10

  • Jeremiah 29:11

  • Matthew 25:14-30

  • John 10:10

  • John 16:33

  • 1 Corinthians 13:11

  • I Corinthians 14:20

  • Ephesians 5:16

  • James 1:2-17

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