Canary in a Coal Mine Week 4

Questions

• Pray and invite God into this time with Him.

• What brings you joy? When was the last time you felt joy? Do you feel joy often or not very often? 

• Read Proverbs 17:22.

• Do you feel you have a joyful heart or a crushed spirit? 

• Are you apathetic? Always looking for a quick fix? Distancing yourself from friends and family? 

• Read Psalm 51:12.

• If you’re lacking joy, meaning, or purpose, there’s good news: God can fill you with joy again. But how can you start to restore your joy in your life? 

• How can you take the time to appreciate all the beauty that’s in the world? Maybe it’s going for a walk every day with no distractions. No music, no podcast, just you, nature, and God. 

• Read Proverbs 29:19.

• How can you renew your vision? What are your dreams for your life? 

• Read John 15:10. 

• Do you want your joy to overflow? Jesus tells us that if we do as He commands, He will fill us up with joy. 

Spiritual Practice

Reflection: Breathe and reflect on the questions you just answered. Think about how you feel. Do you consistently feel joy? Or is joy something that is lacking in your life? If you feel you’re lacking joy, consider what’s causing that. How can you start to renew your joy? 

Prayer: Spend time in prayer with God. If you struggle to feel joy, tell Him. Talk to Him about why you’ve been lacking joy. Then ask Him to help you get your joy back. Ask God to help you rediscover the beauty in the world, to help you renew your vision, and to help you recommit to His ways.