How To Make Your Pain Count Group Guide

January 2024

  • What are some things that cause people to think they are not here by accident?
  • How do you feel about the idea that each person has a divine purpose and a unique race to run in life?
  • Most people try to figure out their purpose on their own rather than seek God for it. Why do you think that is? How do each of these pursuits look different?
  • What are some challenges you've faced in figuring out your own purpose, and how have you navigated them?
  • Read Ephesians 2:10 and Romans 8:28. How do these verses shape your understanding of God's role in preparing and guiding your life?
  • Ryan mentions that God can reveal his purpose through pain. Can you share an experience where you found purpose in the midst of a painful situation?
  • Paul had plans that didn't happen, yet God used them for a greater plan. Can you think of a time when your plans didn't work out? How did that shape your story?
  • How do problems in life play a role in revealing God's purpose? Can you think of a problem that led to a positive outcome or growth in your life?
  • People in our lives are said to contribute to the revelation of God's purpose. Can you think of a person in your life whose presence, whether positive or negative, played a significant role in your understanding of your purpose?