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Hard things happen. It’s uncontrollable and oh so uncomfortable. So when they do, how do we respond? How do we get through?  Melanie & Christy help to define what perseverance is and how it’s possible. They also share tips for how to build perseverance in our kids.
Discussion questions:

What have you learned through the experience of hardship?

• Beautiful Truths: Romans 5:4-5 and Psalm 34:17-18. How are these words encouraging/challenging to you?
• How does learning to work through our own anxiety matter for our children?
• Every time the Bible tells us not to fear it gives us context for why we don’t need to: Luke 2:10, Luke 12:32, Matthew 10:31, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 43:1, Genesis 50:21 How is this truth encouraging? How might it also be messy to live out?
• Who can you reach out to if you’re currently walking through a hard season? We encourage you to reach out to them today!
• Spend time in prayer. Pray you would seek the wisdom of Jesus in the midst of difficulty. Pray the same for your children.

Resources:

Article-Strains of the Season: Winter Blues, Portia Collins

Devotional-Upon Waking, Jackie Hill Perry

Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad: The Perspective Shift That Could Completely Change the Way You Mother, Abbie Halberstadt

The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too, Sissy Goff raisingboysandgirls.com

Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, and Meaning, Rebekah Lyons

It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered, Lysa Terkeurst

The Hard Good: Showing Up for God to Work in You When You Want to Shut Down, Lisa Whittle

Books of Liturgies to walk you through difficult seasons/situations—Every Moment Holy Volumes I, II, and III

Journal—Rest: A Journal for Lament

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Editing: Angela Edwards
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