We often remember His words, "Not my will, but Yours be done" (Luke 22:42)… but did you ever wonder what He prayed during those hours?

John 17 gives a glimpse into that conversation – and a discovery with the power to change the way you face every day. Jesus wasn't only praying for His disciples, He was praying for you. Let’s uncover one of the most encouraging truths in the Scriptures.

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No matter who you are – no matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done – God’s grace is bigger than your sin.

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Don’t Quit Before the Fruit Comes Serving God doesn’t mean everything will go smoothly. Scripture shows us a pattern: Communication. Opposition. Perseverance. Fruit. Glory to God. Opposition can make us discouraged, but if we quit when things get difficult, we may never see the fruit God has ahead. This weekend in Big God, Small Me, we look at how God is bigger than our expectations and why perseverance matters. Watch now and be encouraged to keep going.

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Opposition accompanies following God. Paul knew this all too well. His ministry was filled with conflict, disagreement, and resistance. And God showed Himself strong right in the middle of it. Open your Bible to Acts 15 and get ready to see how is God at work, even when things seem to be working against you!

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Is this familiar?

All is well… then a disagreement erupts. Harsh words are spoken. An unexpected clash and suddenly, your peace has evaporated. Conflict isn't as simple as one person being right and the other being wrong. Some end in an impasse, and you ‘re left wondering if the pieces can ever be put back together. Where is God when everything feels broken? Open your Bible to Acts 15. Let’s learn how God can work through conflict – and even restore what seems hopelessly shattered.

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Why do we avoid getting involved in broken relationships? Sometimes the answer is uncomfortable: selfishness. It’s easier to protect our peace, let someone else deal with it. But God calls us to something bigger than our selves. Get ready to learn from the Apostle Paul what choosing reconciliation over comfort looks like.

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What are you under right now? Pressure at work. Problems at home. Financial stress. A situation you can’t fix.

What you’re facing may be bigger than you, but it’s not bigger than God! And when you can get on top of your struggles, people can begin to see how awesome God really is.

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What keeps faith burning when life gets hard? Despite suffering far beyond what most of us will ever experience, the Apostle Paul remained steadfast in his commitment to Christ… and so can you.

Discover- or rediscover - a faith that isn’t dependent on circumstances, but steadily building a passion for God that is bigger than what you’re walking through.

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