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+The Folly of Not Trusting the Lord
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+## Ice Breaker
+What’s one big decision or moment in your life when you had to rely on someone else’s
+instructions or guidance? How did it feel to trust them, and did it turn out the way you
+expected?
+
+## Big Idea
+You must trust God even when you don’t want to trust Him.
+
+## Read: 
+[Deuteronomy 1:19-21, 26](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PRO.3.ESV)
+
+## Discussion Questions
+1. Read 1:26-27: How does fear distort our view of God’s character, and why is this so
+dangerous?
+2. Read 1:28-33: Why is it easier to focus on obstacles than on God’s power? What
+does this reveal about our faith?
+3. Read 1:34-35, 40: How does disobedience show a lack of trust in God, and what are the
+consequences of disobedience in our lives?
+4. Read 1:42-44: Why is presumption (acting without God) so dangerous, and how is it
+different from genuine faith?
+5. Read: 1:30; John 14:1: How does this passage ultimately point us to Christ, and why
+is He the answer to our failure to trust God?
+
+## Next Steps
+Identify one tangible way you can demonstrate trust in God this week by stepping outside
+your comfort zone. Maybe it’s having a difficult conversation, saying yes to something He’s
+calling you to, or surrendering control in a specific area of your life. Write it down as a
+commitment and ask someone in the group to pray for you as you take this step. At the end
+of the week, reflect on how taking action grew your faith and prepared you to trust Him more
+in the future.
+
+## Prayer Focus
+Ask God to cultivate a deeper trust in Him in every area of your life. Pray for the courage to
+surrender fear, overcome doubt, and step forward in obedience, even when the path feels
+uncertain.