Week 1
- When you feel overwhelmed, what’s the first thing you usually run to — and is it helping?
- David calls God “the rock that is higher than I” (v. 2) — what would it look like this week to go to God first instead of trying to figure it out on your own?
- Can you share a time God was faithful to you in a hard season, and how does remembering that help you trust Him now?
Week 2
- What’s one fear or worry you’ve been carrying lately that’s hard to let go of?
- God says “Be still, and know that I am God” (v. 10) what’s one practical way you could practice being still before God this week?
- When you’re anxious, do you tend to run to God or away from Him, and what helps you turn back toward worship?
Week 3
- What’s a lie you tend to believe about yourself, your situation, or God — and what does Scripture say instead?
- The psalmist says “I have chosen the way of faithfulness” (v. 30) — what’s one area of your life where you need to choose God’s truth over your feelings this week?
- Is there a verse or truth from the Bible you could keep in front of you this week to fight back when discouragement hits?
Week 4
- Have you ever felt deeply sad but couldn’t explain why — and what did you do with that feeling?
- What’s the difference between complaining about God and bringing your pain to God?
- The psalmist tells his own soul, “Put your hope in God” (v. 5) — how can this group help you hold onto hope when life feels heavy?
Week 5
- Why is it so hard to be honest with God about our sin instead of hiding it or minimizing it?
- David asks God to “restore the joy of your salvation” (v. 12) — is there something you need to confess to God so you can experience that restored joy?
- What’s the difference between guilt that keeps you stuck and conviction that moves you toward God?
Week 6
- What are two or three things God has done for you that you can thank Him for right now?
- God “does not treat us as our sins deserve” (v. 10) — how does really believing that change the way you walk through a hard day?
- Of the blessings listed in this psalm — forgiveness, healing, redemption, love, compassion, renewal — which one do you need most right now?
Week 7
- What’s one thing about your future that feels uncertain right now, and how is it affecting you?
- David says the “one thing” he wants is to be in God’s presence (v. 4) — what would it look like for you to make time with God your top priority this week?
- “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart” (v. 14) — what does it look like to actively wait on God instead of just worrying or doing nothing?
