What Do I Do With My Cravings? | Indulgence, Self-Denial, and God's Third and Better Way

Let’s be honest, life can be tough. Share with the group a win you’ve experienced this week, and take time to celebrate.

What stood out to you most from the message?

Have you ever hit rock bottom or felt stuck, but didn’t feel like you could go back or ask for help? Share with the group.

Have you ever gone through a time in your life when you felt like you had to keep your head down and deny your desires or cravings? Why do you think that is?

Luke 15:11-32 tells the story about the Prodigal Son. Who do you identify with more in the story: the younger son who indulged his desires, or the older son who starved his desires?

The beginning of Genesis shows us that we are created with God-given desires. Are there any desires that seem easy to bring to God? What are some that you struggle to bring to him?

Read John 1:14. When you hear that Jesus became a human and lived among us, how does that display God’s provision? What does that say about our physical bodies?

What is something you need right now? How can you bring that to God? Share with the group. Then partner up to encourage and hold one another accountable this week.

Let’s end our time praying together.

You can say something like, “Jesus, thank you for becoming human to meet us where we are and show us what real love looks like. As we continue to give our desires and needs to you, provide for us. Help us to trust in you. In the identity and character of your name we pray, amen.”