1) Read Romans 8:28-30. What thoughts did the Holy Spirit bring to mind?
2) Give an example of a joy that is not a joy. Talk about a time you experienced something as “good” that turned out to be “not good”. What made it change?
3) Read Hebrews 12:5-8. Give an example of a trial for which we can give thanks. Talk about a time you experienced something as “not good” that turned out not to be “good”. What made it change?
4) What does this tell us about our understanding of good?
5) Have you ever had a relationship with someone that became broken?  What changed?  What caused the breaking?
6) Why are we so quick to judge people and circumstances?
7) Read Isaiah 30:18. What does this tell us about “waiting on God”?  How does waiting help us avoid quick judgments?
8) What does it look like to “wait for God”?  Why is this so difficult in our trials?  In our joys?
9) What is a benefit of waiting on God in our joys and in our trials?
10) How can we pray for ECB and for our group right now?