Consider the Birds

This is a study we created for the second video in the Ed's Story series: "Consider the Birds"
(again, see Edsstory.com for more info)

Initial thought’s on the story?
               

Have you ever been known to be a “worry-wart”?

Has there been a time that you got so caught up in what seems to be a hopeless future that you sank into despair?
Is there a story? Share.

Ed shares that when you’re living in fear every issue is overwhelming and discouraging.

What are some fears that make your life feel overwhelming or discouraging sometimes?
Share your fears with the group. What about tomorrow are you afraid of?

In the video he talked about learning to let go. Ed had to learn to let go of his future with ALS and not only that he had to let go of his son Daniel.

Why is giving our futures and fears over to God so difficult sometimes?

“The truth is, you don’t control squat.”

Jesus said, in Matthew 5:25-26 “Don’t worry about your life… Look at the birds of the sky: They don’t sow or reap or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you worth more than they?”

What are your reactions to this text? What does it say to you?
Honestly, do you see yourself as worth more than the birds?

What does resurrection say about us being able to “let go?”

Ed talked about how when he would get really discouraged he would take a five minute “time-out” to dwell on Scripture.

What are other practical things we can do to step back and get some healthy perspective?

“Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you. So we say with confidence ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid.’” Hebrews 13:5-6

Final thoughts?

“When you’re worried about the future it’s hard to find God, when you’re living in the moment He’s right there with you.”

Take a moment and write down what things that you are currently having trouble letting go of:
- Give these things over to God… continually.