007 Hosea 2:2-7

Within our local church, are there topics that you feel God leading you to address? Do these topics address the “main thing”of God's love for us and our intimate connection to him or are they simply your opinion about your personal preference regarding elements of worship, methods of discipleship, community service, fellowship, etc?

Do you, in equal parts, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with them all? Which of these do you struggle the most with and why?

What are the things in your life that you continue to pursue but always seem just out of reach? Have you considered that it could be God is keeping you from harm? Describe some examples of “hedge of thorns” and walls built by God in your life.