A Christmas to Remember Week 2
Questions
Pray and invite God into this time with Him.
Had you ever heard of the Christmas Truce of 1914 before this message? What are your thoughts about it? If this was your first time hearing about it, how did it make you feel when hearing about it?
Are you facing any “battles” in your life right now when it comes to relationships?
Do you wish the fighting would just stop and you could come to a truce? Even if it’s just for Christmas?
Read Romans 12:16-21.
Do you struggle to admit your part in the battles that are taking place in your life?
Do you feel like you place yourself above the other people in your life? Even if you don’t realize you’re doing it in the moment?
Do you consider yourself to be a peaceful person? Why?
Are you actually just passive? Are you a people pleaser who doesn’t want to stir the pot or rock the boat?
Do you think God is passive or active? Why?
Do you have any boundaries in place with certain people in your life? Do you ever feel like you’re isolated and lonely because of those boundaries?
Are you ever passive aggressive towards certain people in your life that you’re battling with? Do you talk poorly about others or create drama within your relationships?
You can’t control how your family acts, but you can control how you act. What are some ways you can start taking steps toward peace in your relationships this Christmas? How can you do good?
Spiritual Practice
Reflection: Take a deep breath and reflect on the questions you just answered. Think about the people in your life that you struggle to have a good relationship with. Reflect on how that makes you feel. Think of ways that you can start facilitating peace in that relationship and taking steps toward a truce.
Prayer: Spend time in prayer with God. Ask Him to help you see the error in your own ways in your relationships. Thank Him for sending Jesus so that we may have peace in our relationship with Him. Ask God to help you start moving towards peace in your struggling relationships.
