1.Growing up, when was a time you wanted to run away from home?

2.What would you say is the message of this story?

3.What do you suppose Jonah was thinking as he fled to Tarshish?

4.What have you found most often keeps you from doing something you believe God wants you to do?

1.Can you share a time in your life when you had a difficult situation and you “trusted in the Lord with all your heart”?

2.Share a time in your life when you faced adversity and did not “trust in the Lord with all your heart” what happened?

3.Do you find it easy or difficult to “lean on your own understanding”? Explain to the group your answer.

4.How often during the course of your day do you “in all your ways acknowledge God”? Do you have to think about it, or does it come naturally? Do you struggle with this or is it just part of your daily routine?

5.During the course of your walk with Jesus do you see Him “directing your paths”? If so, please explain to the group.

6.If you find “trusting in the Lord” difficult, what is keeping you back from doing this? Is it something you think you can work on? Please explain to the group.

1.What do you think of when you hear the word “worship”?

2.Why do you think Saul didn’t repent after being confronted by Samuel?

3.Have you ever jumped the gun on something because it seemed like an emergency and something needed to be done?

4.Why is waiting so hard?

5.What are the most significant turning point moments in your life?

1.What are the unknown things about the future that concern you?

2.Who tells you the truth when you don’t want to hear it?

3.What about God’s nature gives you comfort?

4.What choices are you consciously making right now specifically to influence your future?

5.What choices have you made in the past that are paying dividends for you now?