July 20 2025
The heart of a Rust City Group is to care for people and carry the culture of Rust City Church.
You don’t have to follow this guide like a script! Use discernment from the Holy Spirit as you lead your group discussion.
If you notice that someone in your group needs additional care or support that’s beyond your capacity, please let a pastor know.
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The Good Life Pt. 2
SPEAKER: PASTOR Wes Washington
Scriptures—
Romans 8:28; Genesis 18:1-2, 8-13; Genesis 22: 1-3, 9-12
Key Takeaways—
The good life is about releasing, not chasing
God has given believers everything they need through the Holy Spirit
Trusting God is easier when life is good, but crucial when life is hard
Understanding and forgiving others, especially parents, can break generational curses
Serving others reveals readiness to receive from God
True identity is found in God's promises, not past mistakes
Faith is reflected in our words and actions
Obedience, even in difficult circumstances, leads to breakthroughs
Laying down everything at God's altar is essential for experiencing the good life
Discussion Questions—
What does it mean to you to have a 'God-sized hole' in your heart, and how have you tried to fill it?
How has your personal history shaped your understanding of God's love and trustworthiness?
In what ways have you experienced God turning seemingly negative ingredients in your life into something positive?
How can understanding our parents' backgrounds help us break generational cycles and cultivate forgiveness?
In what areas of your life do you need to grow in humility, identity, faith, and obedience to trust God more fully?
What might God be asking you to 'sacrifice' or let go of in order to deepen your trust in Him?
How can we maintain obedience and faith during the 'three-day journeys' of waiting for God's promises to manifest?
Practical application—
Prayerfully reflect and choose one specific area (e.g., fear, control, unforgiveness, or a habit) where you feel God is asking you to surrender more fully.
Write it down, pray over it daily, and invite a trusted friend or group member to check in with you about your progress and prayers.
Closing Prayer—
Heavenly Father,
We are grateful for the stories You are writing in each of our lives, even when the pages are filled with pain, questions, or waiting. Help us to see how You are working all things for good—even the parts that feel broken or unfinished.
Lord, we admit that there are areas where we struggle to trust You. Teach us to surrender what we hold tightly. Help us to lay our fears, pride, and expectations on the altar, knowing that You are trustworthy and kind.
Grow in us a deeper faith that serves others with joy, and that reflects Your love in both our words and our actions.
We ask for the courage to forgive, the humility to grow, and the strength to obey—even when it’s hard. Let our lives be a testimony to Your redeeming power and faithful promises.
In Jesus' name, Amen.