Simple Thanks: Session 4, Trust the Bridge to Joy

 “He has put a new song in my mouth- praise to our God: Many will see it and fear, and will trust in the Lord.” Psalm 40:3

Jane and I welcome you to Week Five of  Simple Thanks! Fifty-one, fifty-two, fifty-three … Hopefully you’ve been so busy counting God’s blessings you’ve forgotten bitterness and unforgiveness.  Continue to count your blessings-it’s the key to living fully in the moment with God! Life is a gift–rejoice and give thanks.

Introductory Video to Week 4

 

Community Call

Here is our Community Call for Trust the Bridge to Joy to listen to AFTER you finish the weekly homework:  Trust the Bridge to Joy

Weekly Homework

Below you will find homework for each level of study. Feel free to change from Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3  as your schedule allows! Remember, there is no pressure to complete every activity. These are just options for your growth. They can be accessed at any time, even after the study ends.

Level 1, Study: Weekly Goals 

• For Week 5, watch  SESSION 4: Trust, the Bridge to Joy.
• Complete the study guide  and between sessions homework PDFs.
• Add to your one thousand gifts list.
• Feel free to do any of the other activities from Levels 2 and 3 as your time allows.

Level 2, Community: Weekly Goals 

• For Week 5, watch  SESSION 4: Trust the Bridge to Joy.
• Complete the study guide  and between sessions homework PDFs.
• Add your one thousand gifts list.
• Answer the question on the Speak Your Mind comment section at the bottom of this post.
• Join the Community Call, Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. EST on Talk Shoe (Information on TalkShoe is in your weekly email.)
• Listen to the Podcast for information on walking in trust with God:

 

 Level 3, Opportunity: Weekly Goals 

• For Week 5, watch  SESSION 4: Trust, the Bridge to Joy.
• Complete the study guide  and between sessions homework PDFs.
• Add to your one thousand gifts list.
• Answer the question on the Speak Your Mind comment section at the bottom of this post, join the Community Call on Wednesday night on TalkShoe, and listen to the Podcast at the link provided up above.
• Don’t forget to check out our private Facebook page. Leave your comments about this week’s study, post your prayer requests, or share any insights/questions you may have. Only members of our Bible study group will see these posts.
• Start your 1000 Gifts List in a separate journal.
• In the evening, do devotions 16-20 in the One Thousand Gifts Devotional journal.
• Read chapters 8-9 in One Thousand Gifts trade book by Ann Voskamp.
• Take advantage of the Extra Simple resources by clicking on the links below (I highly recommend the Joyce Meyer podcast):

 

Joyce Meyer: Stop Complaining

 

    I AM

 

 

 

  Hope and Trust

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God is calling you to rest and trust in Him. Please use this beautiful music by Paul Cardall to receive the grace that God has for you this moment.

 

 Questions of the Week (Please respond in the Speak Your Mind section at the very bottom of this page).

Name an area of life that God is calling you to entrust to Him. How can you begin to walk with Him in trust concerning this area? What progress have you recently made in trusting God?

 

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