Title: GREATER THAN > When Seasons Change

Bishop continued his GREATER > THAN series this past Sunday with a message on navigating change.

Read Genesis 13:1-15, Isaiah 43:18-19

Commentary: Every new season requires adjustment. Wisdom is learning how to recognize and adapt to a new season.

• How do we know when it's time for a change?
• How do we keep the past in proper perspective - not longing for the "good old days" and not denying where we've come from?

People will leave

Read Joshua 1:2

Commentary: When God is transitioning you to a new season he will move people out of your life.

• Every relationship we have is for a reason, a season, or a lifetime - how do we discern the difference?
• What do we do with the pain of lost or changing relationships?

You will be pruned

Read John 15:2

Commentary: Pruning is painful, but purposeful. The goal is not to harm us, but to support and sustain healthy growth.

• What happens to plants that are not pruned/trimmed properly over time?
• What tool(s) does God use to prune us and to help us endure the pruning process?

Get a clear vision

Read Genesis 13:14-15

Commentary: Sometimes we hold onto people and things that block our vision for the future. When we let go of these relationships we get unstuck, our eyes are opened and God is able to give us fresh revelation.

• Fill in the blanks: "We walk by _____, not by ________." Where does this phrase come from and what does it mean when we're seeking vision for the future?

Something better is coming

Commentary: When people start leaving just let them go, you don't have to burn the bridge. You don't fully know what God is up to, but you know that he's always working for your good and his glory.

• What does it mean to be a prisoner of hope?
• What is the proper way to let go of relationships when seasons change?

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