You're life is a precious gift. Say "yes" to using your life for good.
Connect
Do you have a story from your childhood that when you look back on it now you say, "what was I or were we thinking" when I/we chose to do "that"?
What is one of the most memorable or treasured gifts you have received from someone?
Discuss
What did you most resonate with from hearing John's story?
John said, "when you can't embrace the gifts that are given to you, you can't give to others". How does this impact how we respond when things, like grace, are freely given to us?
John talks about saying yes to using your life for good. Where might God be calling you to say, "Yes"?
What in your life needs to be redeemed; where do you need God to come through with a 2nd chance?
Action Steps
Come back next week.
Invite a friend.
Take a next step - maybe that next step is baptism.
Pray
Jesus - thank yo for your grace. Thank you for giving all of us 2nd chances and allowing us to try again no matter how many times the rooster crows. Your grace is enough. Let us never forget how much it cost, and how high, how deep, how wide and how long is your love for us.