1. REVIEW: Based on the study of Daniel 2, explain in your own words the difference between the reactive way and the proactive way of facing challenges. What are the key differences?

2. There are ten common tendencies that keep us from experiencing God in the midst of our challenges. Which tendencies from the list below do you struggle with the most?
___ I do not consult God when facing challenges in my job.
___ I blame God for my challenges.
___ I am driven by fear.
___ I am driven by self-interest or self-protection.  
___ I become defensive.  
___ I become blaming or attacking.  
___ I do not invite God into my challenges, because I do not think He cares about them.
___ I do not invite God into my challenges, because I think He only cares about church ministry.
___ I do not invite God into my challenges, because I believe He won’t do anything about it.
___ I do not consult God because helping me make money is not something He cares about.

3. Read James 1:2-5 out loud together as a refresher. After learning how Servants of the Living God faced challenges in Daniel 2, what is one thing that God wants you to do as a result?

4. Talk to each other about a current challenge that you are facing and pray together as a group:
a.Thank God for His love and for His desire to be involved in your job and life challenges.
b.Bring to God a current challenge that you are facing and ask Him for wisdom and direction.
c.Thank God in advance for what He will do in your life.