What is a memorable dining experience you’ve had? 

Are you a person that tends to look inward? Why or why not? 

Read Proverbs 4:23. What might it mean to guard our heart? What does the heart represent in this passage? 

How might we attend to what is going on in our hearts when it comes to our faith? How good are you at doing this with God? 

How do you respond to this phrase: Not everyone needs to know everything, but someone needs to know everything. Do you agree with this? Who is this person/people for you? 

In what ways can you practice spiritual direction: checking in on yourself and your relationship with God alongside someone else formally or informally? 

Read John 15:5-6, in ways do you try to do things “outside of God”? How can you remain in Him? 

Close in prayer. (consider the communal prayer practice below)

Live it Out: Click here for communal prayer.

Going Deeper: 1. Reach out to a spiritual director in our congregation – Vonda [email protected], Jerry [email protected], or Nancy [email protected]. 2. Read Seeking God Together by Alice Freeling 3. Engage with God in a new way through Arukah House (led by Shepherd member Jane Grant-Abban).