Detox

Table purpose statement (Can be shared at the start or before the Discovery section):

This group exists for the purpose of discipleship. A disciple is someone who loves and obeys Jesus. (John 14:15) That means our focus is hearing from God and taking steps of faith. Our goal is to multiply another healthy Table. That means one day, some of you will lead a group like this!

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Table Talk (⅓ of meeting) 

• What’s a trait that a parent/relative has that you’ve inherited? 
• Share a high and/or low from your Christmas or New Year's. 
• How do you hope to grow spiritually this year? 
• Dedicate your year to God through worship. Recommended: Everything and Nothing Less. 

Discussion Guidelines 

1. Everyone shares in sentences, not paragraphs. 
2. Focus only on what this passage is saying. (This keeps everyone on the same page) 
3. Share from your perspective – we won’t argue or give advice. 
4. Give everyone time to respond. Silence is OK. 
5. The facilitator will facilitate discussion, not teach. 

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Discover what God is saying to you. (⅓ of meeting) 

Big Idea: God detoxes anxious thought patterns and replaces them with peace.

‍Read Philippians 4:6-9 (NLT)

• What part of this passage feels like it’s for you? What is challenging about that?
• What does this passage teach us about dealing with worry and anxiety? 
• Share a recent example of when you spiraled into worry. Why do you think you responded this way instead of through prayer?
• Prayer is a crucial part of relying on God. What word would you use to describe your prayer life? Why? 

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Go do it. (⅓ of meeting)

• Let’s practice prayer now rather than just talking about how we need to. One helpful way to grow in prayer is to use a format that guides us, like the Breath Prayer from our Sunday gathering. Take time to walk through the Examen prayer as a group. 
  
  • Option 1: Read the Examen Prayer Guide. (table.org/examen) Have someone read each prompt, leaving 1-2 minutes for reflection after each section. Journal whatever comes to mind. Note: if you meet in public, you can always sit in prayer with your eyes open. It still counts!  ‍
  • Option 2: Play the Examen Audio Guide. (table.org/examenguide)
• Share how that went for you- the good, the bad, the ugly! 
• How are you feeling prompted to participate in the upcoming 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting? How can we help?