1) Read Romans 8:31-39. What thoughts did the Holy Spirit bring to mind?
2) Do you live like a conqueror or conquered?  Explain.
3) Paul is exposing 5 areas that threaten to conquer us and 5 areas where we can be conquerors.  Can you list them?
4) In what ways do you allow trials to wither your view of God like they wither you?
5) In what ways do you find ways to provide for yourself, in case God lets you down?
6) How do wants become needs?

• Read Philippians 4:19.  Does God promise to meet our wants?
• What is the difference between wants and needs?
• Which of your past wants have become present needs?

7) In what ways do you allow guilt and shame to define you (from hell, where Jesus places all guilt and shame)?
8) Whom do you allow to love you more than God?  
9) Who or what is separating you from being defined by God’s love?
10) Which trials make you think God doesn’t care?
11) Where do you look for love and approval when you don’t feel it from God?
12) How can we pray for ECB, for one another and for our group right now?