Are You Trying to Live Without God's Help?

Life isn't always smooth sailing. Sometimes it hits you hard with unexpected ebbs and flows. In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I'm sharing openly from a hotel room on the road about real struggles in marriage, ministry, and daily choices. God brought me to Psalm 79:9 to remind me that I can't do this in my own strength. When we stop trying to be self-sufficient and simply pray, "God, help me," everything changes. Watch now and let's discuss how to connect our faith to real life.

Discussion & Reflection Questions

When life hits an "ebb" rather than a "flow," what is your natural reaction? Do you try to fix everything yourself, or do you turn to God first?

Mister Brown mentioned that it can sometimes be harder to practice what we preach with our own family than with anyone else. Why do you think that is, and how can we address it?

Psalm 79:9 asks God for help "for the glory of your name." What is the difference between asking God to fix a situation for our own comfort versus asking for His glory?

Are there areas in your life right now where you are trying to be self-sufficient instead of relying on God's help daily?