Jesus Listens Discussion Guide

By Sarah Young

Jesus Listens Discussion Guide is a companion to Jesus Listens by Sarah Young. Jesus Listens, the newest 365-day devotional prayer book from Sarah Young, bestselling author of Jesus Calling, takes you on a year-long journey to develop a meaningful prayer life. Devotional prayers based on scripture will lead you into a deeper, richer relationship with God.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Dec 7, 2021
• ISBN: 9781400238057

Sarah Young

Sarah Young, author of the bestselling 365-day devotionals Jesus Calling® and Jesus Listens, was a missionary alongside her husband, Stephen, for forty-five years. In her writing and in her mission work, Sarah was committed to helping people connect with Jesus and the Bible. Her books have sold more than 45 million copies worldwide. Jesus Calling® has appeared on all major bestseller lists. Sarah’s writings include Jesus Calling®, Jesus Listens, Jesus Always, Jesus Today®, Jesus Lives™, Dear Jesus, Jesus Calling® for Little Ones, Jesus Calling® Bible Storybook, Jesus Calling®: 365 Devotions for Kids, and more, each encouraging readers in their journeys toward intimacy with Christ. Sarah believed praying for her readers was a privilege and God-given responsibility and did so daily even amidst her own health challenges. Connect with Jesus Calling at: Facebook.com/JesusCalling Instagram.com/JesusCalling YouTube.com/JesusCallingBook Pinterest.com/JesusCalling

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EBOOK INSTRUCTIONS

In this ebook edition, please use your device’s note-taking function to record your thoughts wherever you see the bracketed instructions [Your Notes] or [Your Response Here]. Use your device’s highlighting function to record your response whenever you are asked to checkmark, circle, underline, or otherwise indicate your answer(s).

CONTENTS

EBOOK INSTRUCTIONS

PEACE DISCUSSION

HEALTH DISCUSSION

DISCIPLINE DISCUSSION

JOY DISCUSSION

LOVE DISCUSSION

FREEDOM DISCUSSION

HEALING DISCUSSION

HUMILITY DISCUSSION

COMMUNITY DISCUSSION

OBEDIENCE DISCUSSION

RESPONSIBILITY DISCUSSION

PEACE DISCUSSION

Weeks 1-5

Week 1: Coping with Anxiety and Worry

Week 2: Responding to Outside Factors

Week 3: Talking to God

Week 4: How to Receive Peace

Week 5: The Path to Peaceful Living

Week 1 - Coping with Anxiety and Worry

Please read the devotion and Scripture passages from the Jesus Listens entry dated January 5th (or listen, if you have the Jesus Listens audiobook). Then answer and discuss these questions:

1. The first step to making friends with the problems in your life is identifying what those problems are. What are three things that cause you to worry? How can you ask Jesus to help you calm that worry today?

[Your Response Here]

2. Romans 8:28 reminds us that all things work together for good. Can you think of a time you’ve gone through a difficult season and seen a silver lining on the other side? What did that experience teach you about trusting God’s plans for your life?

[Your Response Here]

3. When you start to doubt that God is in control, how can you shift your thinking? What truths might help you remember that trusting God is a daily choice?

[Your Response Here]

Week 2 - Responding to Outside Factors

Please read the devotion and Scripture passages from the Jesus Listens entry dated April 13th (or listen, if you have the Jesus Listens audiobook). Then answer and discuss these questions:

1. Why do you think it’s beneficial to ask God’s help to accept a difficult situation? What do you think asking, What if? and fantasizing about a different outcome would do for your level of peace?

[Your Response Here]

2. Have you ever gotten caught up in your wishes for a different outcome? How did that impact your dialogue with God?

[Your Response Here]

3. 1 Peter 5:6 reminds us to humble ourselves before God, rather than seizing control by ourselves. How would it change your walk with God if you reacted by bowing, rather than panicking, when