The Blessed Life Pt. 1 “It’s All About the Heart”

We are to be a . 

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 

Luke 6:37-38

It’s pretty simple, you will always what you .

DISCUSSION

Start talking. 

• Have you ever grown something from a seed? What was that like? 
• If you’ve ever tried to grow something or keep it alive and healthy what all did it require from you?

Start thinking.

• Read and discuss:
  • •  2 Corinthians 9:6-8 (NIV) – 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

• What do you think it means when we say “sow into something”?
• What do you believe being a cheerful giver looks like?

Start sharing.

• What is an area in your life that you struggle to be generous with? (i.e. forgiveness, grace, material possessions, time, etc.)
• What is something that you’ve sown into that you now have an awesome story of the wonderful things that have grown from it?

Start praying.

• Take time to share prayer requests and pray for one another. 

Start doing.

• Ask God to show you an area of your life where He is asking you to give. Is it forgiveness, mercy, finances, friendship, your marriage? Take this week to make a new effort to sow into that area.