Series: Hope Is Born
Title: Finishing The Year With Hope
Date: Dec 29, 2024

CONNECT:

Reflect on the past year: Share one highlight and one challenge. Where did you see God’s faithfulness in those moments?

What is one morning habit or routine that helps you start your day with hope and intention?

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ENGAGE:

Read Lamentations 3:22-23

What words or phrases stand out to you in this passage, and why do they resonate with you?

Jeremiah wrote these words in a time of grief and suffering. How does his declaration of hope in God contrast with his circumstances?

Jeremiah says God’s mercies are “new every morning.” What does this reveal about God’s character? How can this encourage you when you’re facing difficulty or uncertainty?

How can Jeremiah’s example help you choose hope and trust in God, even when life feels overwhelming?

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APPLY:

Think about your morning routine. What simple practices can help you recognize God’s new mercies each day? (Examples: a short prayer of gratitude, journaling three blessings, or reading Scripture to start your day.)

Where do you need to invite God’s daily renewal in your life? Is it in your family, work, relationships, or spiritual walk?

Reflect on this truth: “You might need new mercy, but it comes from the same God.”

• What specific area of your life do you need to bring before God as you step into 2025?
• How does knowing that God’s character is unchanging give you hope for the year ahead?

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PRAYER

Take a quiet moment to reflect on where you need God’s mercy and renewal in your life.

Thank God for His steadfast love, endless compassion, and mercies that are new every morning.

Share prayer requests with a friend for areas where you need to experience God’s daily renewal and hope.

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