How Have You Seen God At Work?         

A God Hunt discussion / prayer activity brings together two great Bible verses:

Romans 8.28 (NIV) – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Colossians 4.2 (NIV) – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”

God promises to be working in our lives, in fact working in all parts of our lives.  Sometimes we can see Him at work. It makes sense to look for it, to be expecting our eyes and ears to be opened!  Ask each person to tell the group how they have observed or known that God is at work – it could be beauty in nature, an answered prayer, encouragement from a friend, a miracle, or a thousand other possibilities.

Have someone keep track of the sharing.  Then remind everyone of Colossians 4.2, noting some of these things we prayed for, that the God Hunt helps us be watchful, and now we need be thankful.  Have the list taker or someone else give thanks for the ways you have all seen God at work.

Do this regularly as a group, and the members will start regular observations so they can bring something to share.

For more information on looking for God, see The God Hunt, by Karen Mains, InterVarsity Press