“Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry,..”
Psalms 5:1-2 (ESV)
1. THERE IS PURPOSE IN THE PAIN!
“ For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.”
Romans 8:22 (ESV)
2. HAVE THE GROAN OF COMMITMENT NOT COMPLAINING!
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Romans 8:18 (NKJV)
3. WE ARE NOT ALONE IN OUR GROANING!
“ In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”
Romans 8:26 (NIV)
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
Victory Group Questions:
1. How can you encourage someone who has the groan of complaining?
2. Read Psalm 51. Share your insight.
3. Share a time when God helped in your groaning.
4. What did you receive the most from this message?