When success feels out of reach, Jesus calls us to something greater… faithfully showing up, trusting he’s with us, and believing he’s working in ways we can’t yet see.
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Main Ideas: Showing up is more powerful than success. Just because you’re not seeing the results you hoped for doesn’t mean what you’re doing doesn’t matter. Sometimes presence matters more than progress. Just b/c you don’t see it now doesn’t mean it’s not already happening. Real relationships, real healing, real life take time. You don’t have to be fearless… just faithful.
Invitation: This week pray… “Jesus, thank you for being with me. Show me where I need to show up.”
Discussion Questions: How would you personally define “success” in life? How has that definition changed over time? Why do you think we’re tempted to measure church success by numbers, buildings, or programs? Re-read Acts 18:9-10. How might it change our perspective if we measured “success” by faithfulness and showing up instead? What does “showing up” look like for you in your current season of life? How can your group pray with you this week?
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