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All The Answers

Devotional

Is the fear of the unknown keeping you from having a peaceful life? You tell yourself, "If only I knew how things would turn out, then I would feel better." Or maybe you're angry and blame God for the situation you're in. The helplessness you feel in your inability to control everything has left you stuck and frustrated...But, it doesn't have to be that way! Nor does God want you to stay in that mindset. As you ask questions and seek answers, there is one simple truth in God's word that will give you the relief you've been looking for.

33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 34 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” 35 “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?” 36 For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.

ROMANS 11:33-36

Questions:

  • What do you gather from Paul’s description of God in these verses?
  • How do you feel about the fact that God has “unsearchable judgements and paths beyond tracing out?”
  • “We don’t need to know the answers because we know ‘The One’ who knows the answers.” What are your thoughts or reactions to this quote?
  • When is it most difficult for you to approach God with humility?
  • In verses 33-36, Paul chooses to praise God after addressing confusion about matters of God that man has. How can you practice praise in a season of confusion?
  • How can this group help you practice praise when life is challenging?

Practice The Way of Jesus:

Sometimes we can have an agenda for God, whether spoken or unspoken, but often His agenda is different than our own. One of the goals we are to have is a heart of praise even when life feels like it's crumbling (Psalm 135:3). This week, consider journaling how you can grow in your praise and worship and ask God to help you remember your place before him.