Do you like to travel? Where is your favorite place to go on a trip? If you could go anywhere, where would you go?

When you are going on a trip what is your ONE must have item you take?

What are some of the MUST HAVES for the spiritual Journey of life?

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Vs. 20-22: Junk in___________________ Vs. 23-24: Junk in _________________ Vs. 25,29: Junk in _________________ Vs. 26-27,31: Junk in _________________ Vs. 28: Junk in ____________________ Repack your life with: 1.______________ 2.____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ (Vs. 20)
THE JOURNEY, starts immediately, when we accept Christ. We need to get rid (throw) off any of the old junk of our past life of sin in order to not be slowed down!!

Do you feel like our spiritual life is like a journey? Why or Why not? Do you ever feel like you are being weighed down by your past? What are some things that you need to get rid of in your life so you can follow Christ better? What are some of the things you are looking forward to on the road ahead in your life (in your future)?

PRAYER TIME

What is one thing that your small group can help you with, pray for you about, or encourage you about right now in your spiritual journey?

Vs. 7-10: 1. ___________ ____are you traveling with?

( Who is cutting you off and blocking the road?)
What is the longest trip you have ever taken? Was it worth It when you got there? If you could travel by any means, how would you travel? Do you complain on long trips?

Vs. 16-19 2. _______________ are you traveling?

( Are you lost and stuck in the traffic of the world?)

On the JOURNEY of your life, when was a time when you had the hardest time? How did you react?

Vs. 22-26 3. _______________ are you traveling?

( Are you following the right directions, going the right way?) THE JOURNEY is long but worth it. We must not get detoured by the wrong people, the wrong Attitude, or the wrong directions!

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Do you ever have a bad attitude about something? Do you ever find yourself complaining about something? Do you ever feel upset, complaining, or dont have the right attitude toward God? Have you ever felt like the things going on in your life have Cut in or tripped you up in your relationships with God?

PRAYER TIME: What is something we can pray about when it comes to your attitude?

1. _______________on the road! (FOCUS)

ACTS 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given methe task of testifying to the good news of Gods grace. * TRAVEL WITH PERSERVERANCE..FIXING OUR EYES ON JESUS Have you ever been lost? Or didnt understand someones directions to get somewhere or even to do something? Have you ever used On-Star, or something similar? Have you ever been asked for directions to get somewhere?

2. ______________road ahead? (FAITHFUL)

I TIM. 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of( the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. * WHO ENDURED SUCH OPPOSITION. DO NOT GROW WEARY OR LOSE HEART

Have you ever felt lost in your spiritual JOURNEY? Do you ever wonder where God is Leading You?

3. ___________ of the road ahead (FUTURE)

II TIM. 4;7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the raceI have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. * WHO THE JOY SET BEFORE HIM.SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE THRONE OF GOD

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THE JOURNEY requires us to be Christ-Focused, Faith-Centered, and Future-Minded. Set Your Eyes, Hears, and Minds on the Journey Ahead!

What is the hardest thing about following someone elses directions? What about Gods directions? Why does it sometimes feel so difficult to stand up for God in the world? When was a time God allowed you to be a

As you leave this retreat and head back to real life what is one thing you want to change or work on in your life? PRAYER TIME:

What is one area or place in your life you would like to be a better representative of God that we can pray for you about? How can we pray for you this coming week?