The Snare of Speculation

What comes to your mind as you read this section? Can you relate to Eldredge's speculations about different events in his life - going right to the negative or to worry about what "might" happen? Do you typically speculate in a negative or positive way? Think about what you have been speculating on lately - what fruit does it bear (stop and pray about this). How can you make sure that even your imagination is given over to Christ and that it is being sanctified?

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Give Them to Me

Do you often ask God about the people that you are worried about, what He would have you do? What guides you as you relate to other people in your life?

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The Devil Is an Opportunist

The enemy often tries to sneak in and weigh us down during our struggles. Have you noticed this happening in your life at times? What messages would the enemy have you believe? Eldredge recommeds having a quick repsonse of prayer, recommending something like, "Lord Jesus, please give me eyes to see when I am being attacked. And give me the courage to face it, and deal with it."

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Accept the Grace God Is Giving

Eldredge talks about being afraid of Scout's death, afraid of the grief that the loss of his dog would bring. Do you feel as though you are afraid of grief, to look at losses in your life? Would you expect God to come for you in your grief? He talks about feeling guilty that he "ought to feel bad" as he began to feel God's grace embrace him and his family still hurting. Have you ever chosen grief and pain over God's comfort and healing before?

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God in Our Loss

Under what circumstances have you KNOWN that God cares for you, have you felt Him as your Comforter? What do you normally do when you need comfort?

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The Passing of Scout

What did God speak to you through this section, as Eldredge wrote of the passing of his dog, Scout? Have you had any losses recently and have you been able to find God in them? Have you heard God speaking to you through loss in the past?

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Hawks

God has been speaking to Eldredge through hawks. Have you noticed God speaking to you through His creation or in ways in addition to his Word or through hearing His voice?

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