Opening Questions

• What stood out most to you from the daily Scripture readings this week? Did you learn anything new? Did you have questions? Did you gain insight to share with the group?

• What experiences do you have with flying?

  -       Airplanes?

  -       Dreams?

  -       Hang-gliding, sky-diving?

Breaking Free

Consider Your Spiritual Journey:

• Think about a time when you experienced a break-through on your faith journey.  Consider how the following stages might apply to that experience:

  • Nose poking through first crack in the shell

  • Body freed from shell

  • Fledgling in the nest

  • First attempt at flight

  • Successful flying

• Which stage was most/least difficult for you? Why?

• What did you learn about yourself and God through the process?

God’s Shelter

• How is God providing you with a protective nest at this point in your life?

• How is God feeding you at this point in your life?

• How is God warming you at this point in your life?

Next Best Step

What flying might God be preparing to invite you into at this point in your life?  How do you want to respond?  

What is the next best step, as far as you can see it?

 How can this group support you?  End your meeting in prayer for each other.