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1. FIX YOUR FAITH, NOT YOUR FACE
Pastor Earl shared that when life started weighing him down, the Holy Spirit reminded him to “fix his faith, not his face.” Sometimes, when we're overwhelmed by everything happening around us, our focus can shift from who God is to everything that's going wrong.

What has been weighing on you lately, and how might God be inviting you to shift your focus back to Him in this season?

2. PRESSED, BUT NOT CRUSHED
In 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, Paul reminds us that we can be hard-pressed, perplexed, persecuted, and struck down without being crushed, abandoned, or destroyed. Following Jesus doesn't mean we won't face hard things; it means our struggles don't have the final say over our lives because of the power of God within us.

Which part of these verses do you need to be reminded of most right now, and why?

3. WHAT ARE YOU FIXING YOUR EYES ON?
Pastor Earl challenged us to stop fixing our eyes on what we see and start fixing them on what is unseen and eternal (2 Corinthians 4:18). Our circumstances are real, but when we focus only on what's happening around us, our problems can begin to feel bigger than the God who is with us.

What is something you've been focusing on lately that has been affecting your faith, and what is one truth about God you can choose to focus on instead?

4. YOUR TROUBLES CAN COMFORT SOMEONE ELSE
In 2 Corinthians 1:3-9, Paul describes God as the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. Pastor Earl explained that our comfort zone isn't a place where we avoid trouble; it's a place where we share our struggles and allow God to use our stories to encourage others toward faith. Sometimes, the very thing we've walked through can help someone else keep going.

Why do you think it's sometimes difficult to share what we're going through with others? How could sharing your struggles help someone else grow in their faith?

5. REMEMBER WHAT GOD HAS ALREADY DONE
In 2 Corinthians 1:10, Paul reminds us that the God who has delivered us in the past will deliver us again. When we're facing something difficult, remembering God's past faithfulness can give us hope for what we're walking through today. The same God who carried us before is still with us now.

Can you think of a time when God brought you through something difficult? How can remembering His faithfulness in that season help you trust Him with what you're facing today?

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