– What’s the most memorable interruption you’ve experienced lately—funny, frustrating, or meaningful?

– Were you ever surprised by something good coming out of an interruption?

Read Mark 6:30–34 and Mark 5:21–34 aloud together.

– Where do you see evidence of compassion or attentiveness in these passages?

– Almost half of Jesus’ miracles were interruptions—why do you think that is?

 -How is availability a part of Jesus’ posture and rhythm of life?

– How did Jesus see “the one” in the crowd? What does that teach us about focus and presence?

 – Who in your life might be an “interruption” that’s really an invitation?

 -What gets in the way of your availability to others or to God?

– How could you practice starting your day with “Here I am, Lord”—and what might that look like in practice?

– Invite each person to pray one sentence: “God, help me be available to…”

– Pray for the courage to see needs instead of just interruptions.