I. When You Hit Rock Bottom (vv. 8–9)

II. Who You Trust When You’re Empty (vv. 9–10)

III. How God Chooses to Work: Through the Prayers of His People (v. 11)

IV. What Runs Our Church?

Reflection Questions

What does it mean when Paul states that God allows us to experience weakness so we learn to rely on Him?

Reflecting on a time you hit rock bottom, how did it shape your understanding of God and reliance on prayer?

When life gets heavy, what do you instinctively run to for relief or control? (Distraction, entertainment, food, work, isolation, people, prayer, etc.) What does that say about what “fuels” you right now?

Paul tells the church, “You also must help us by prayer.” How does this change the way you view prayer—not as passive support, but as real participation in God’s work

Becoming the Boiler Room: As a group, let’s name three main things our church needs God’s help with right now. Would you commit to praying for this regularly this year?