FAST AND FURIOUS JUNE 28Frustrated with 2020 yet? This year seems to be piling it on. And, in our impatience, we want it all to end now. Imagine if you learned to trust that God had better things planned instead of getting caught up in what’s happening in our world? It is possible to navigate this Fast and Furious world with God as our guide.

Work through the following questions and scriptures on your own, and get together with your running partner, life group, or friends and family to talk through what you are learning.

1. In the message Kenny Green compared himself to Bruce Lee. What celebrity or person of influence do you think you share similar characteristics? Explain.

2. What stood out to you from the message? What questions do you have? What got you excited, curious, or confused? What do you want to do as a result of what you heard?

3. In what areas of life have you been feeling “out of control”? What emotions have you been experiencing as a result of these areas? Discuss.

4. Would you call yourself a patient person or an impatient person? What makes you answer this way? Can you describe a time you lost or held your patience recently? Hint: If you have trouble answering the question, ask someone you knows you at work or at home.

5. Read Psalm 63. This passage was written by David in the wilderness, during the rebellion of Absalom. How would you describe David’s prayer?

6. My Next Step: Think about how might you intentionally “slow down” this week? What does that look like? What might need to be sacrificed to do so? What challenges will you face in slowing down? How might you overcome those challenges? What rewards do you imagine you will receive by being intentional in slowing down? Keep a journal each evening or morning and share with your group or running partner next time you meet.

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Psalm 63. “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your right hand upholds me. Those who want to kill me will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth. They will be given over to the sword and become food for jackals. But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God will glory in him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced.” (NIV)

As you dig deeper into this week’s message, check out the bonus resources below:

• Join a Community Group. We were made for relationship, both with God and others. Authentic community is essential to developing personally and spiritually. Community Groups are open groups designed to be a place to come and see for yourself and invite others along as well. Community Groups create space to cultivate relationships through meaningful conversation, sharing life together, and exploring what it means to know and follow Jesus. Find out more at gatewaychurch.com/groups

• Gateway Kids Online ProgramHey parents, we now have a live program available for kids following our adult services! Bring your kids together and enjoy the music, stories, and familiar faces from our Gateway family. We have programs for both early childhood and elementary. Check out the times and link below:Sunday: Early Childhood 10:30am - Elementary 12:30amWednesday: Early Childhood 6:00 pm - Elementary 6:30 pmgatewaynextgen.online.churchVisit gatewaychurch.com/kidsonline to find our more and discover more resources.

COVID-19 ResponseWe also know the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has created needs and hardships for many people, and Gateway wants to help. If you need prayer, please visit gatewaychurch.com/prayerAnd if you have other needs, please visit gatewaychurch.com/gethelpMoreover, if you’re looking for ways to help others in their time of need, please visit gatewaychurch.com/givehelp.

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