Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10Big Idea: God’s “No” is better than my “Yes.”

1. I must admit my weaknesses.

2. I must learn to be grateful for my weaknesses.Stop the “what if”

3. I become emotionally healthy when I share my weaknesses.

4. I must rely on God’s grace.Questions:

1. Describe your best and worst job interview experience.

2. Paul says a thorn in the flesh prevented him from being conceited. What might have been Paul’s source of pride? What do you tend to be prideful about?

3. What weaknesses do most people experience? How can we learn to be grateful in the midst of our weaknesses?

4. How will verbalizing our weaknesses with others increase our emotional health? Why is it difficult for people to verbalize their weaknesses?

5. How do you feel about this statement, “I’d rather be weak & strong in Christ, than live on my own strength alone?”

6. When the answer to your prayer is “no,” how do you respond?

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