SESSION 5 - The Practice of Choosing God Over Self

Session 5A
Title: Taking a Stroll Through Decision Depot

Every day we decide whether we will elevate self or God.

In this session, we’ll answer these questions and more…

Why do easy choices make life so hard?
How do our thoughts, feelings, and actions determine our choices?
What should we find on the shelves of Decision Depot?

Key Point:
Learning to make hard choices that elevate God will make life easier in the long run.

Session 5B
Title: Decision Depot in Action

Well-developed spiritual muscle memory will make it easier to elevate God above self.

In this session, we’ll answer these questions and more…

How does the phrase, “You don’t have to like it; you just have to do it,” relate to parenting?
How do we define the difference between “good” and “best”?
With what prayer should a wise parent begin each day?

Key Point:
Learning to practice self-control will prepare our children for a lifetime of positive decision-making.

Session 5C
Title: Making It Real

As hard as they seem at the time, we learn as much from our failures as from our successes.

In this session, we’ll answer these questions and more…

How long does it take to see the positive results of our hard, God-elevating choices?
How do parents model growth?
Why is it so important to make the choice to be accountable to others?

Key Point:
Transparency regarding our own walk with the Lord will help our children learn to walk faithfully with Him as well.