week 3
Week 3 – Situations and discernment
Seeing clearly before responding
The Big Idea
Clear prayer depends on naming the real situation honestly.
Workbook checklist
- Week 3 reading
- Reflection questions
- Weekly practice
KPA Book checklist (optional)
- Chapters 6 - 7
Learning goal
By the end of this session, participants should be better able to:
- distinguish the actual situation from the emotional reaction to it
- use discernment questions before deciding how to pray
- recognize the difference between facts, interpretations, and feelings
- resist the urge to move ahead before the situation is clear
Workbook scenario practice
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Scenario 1 — Fear about a major decision
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Scenario 7 — Anxiety about provision
Leader guide in-session scenarios
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Scenario 12 — Parent unsure how to respond to teen
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Scenario 17 — Conflicting advice from trusted people