THINK ABOUT IT…

Counting the Cost - Cyndi Martin

How does Jonah’s story of initially saying ‘no’ to God’s call resonate with your own experiences of or resistance to spiritual promptings?

In what ways might God be calling you to step out of your comfort zone, like He did with the Martin family moving to Guinea?

How can we cultivate a willingness to say ‘yes’ to God even when it means significant personal sacrifice or change?

What ‘costs’ have you experienced or anticipate in following God’s call on your life, and how do they compare to the potential costs of saying ‘no’?

How does the concept of God giving second chances, as illustrated in Jonah’s story, impact your view of personal failures or missed opportunities?

In what ways can we, like Kausu, persist in prayer and faith even when the answer seems delayed or unlikely?

How might God be using your current circumstances or skills, like He used Abigail’s art lessons, as a platform for ministry or witness?

What does it mean practically to live as a ‘disciple who makes disciples’ in your current context?

How can we balance the tension between being content where God has placed us and remaining open to His call to new assignments or locations?

In what areas of your life might God be asking for a renewed ‘yes’, and what steps can you take to respond obediently?