Week 3: STRESS

• What’s the ONE THING that has you a bit stressed right now?

• Have you ever been so caught up in the details of Christmas (shopping, hosting, planning) that you missed a moment that really mattered with someone? How did it feel?”

• How would you describe Martha and Mary’s approach to Jesus in this story?
• What does Jesus point out about Martha’s priorities?
• Why do you think Mary’s choice to sit and listen was ‘the one thing worth being concerned about’?
• In what ways can we get distracted by “the details” today, just like Martha?

• What is one thing you’ve done this Christmas season that made you feel like you were ‘running around like Martha’? Or, what’s one thing you’ve done that felt more like ‘sitting at Jesus’ feet like Mary’?”
• Read Colossians 3:2… “Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.”

• Slow down – The devil’s in the details: What “details” might be distracting you from focusing on Jesus this Christmas? How can you slow down and choose devotion first? Read 2 Corinthians 11:3 together.
• Stop serving & just sit: When was the last time you intentionally stopped doing and just sat with someone or with God? How did it feel? Read Psalm 16:11 and Psalm 46:10.
• Invite someone to sit with you: Who can you invite this week to experience the hope and joy of Jesus with you? Read Luke 14:23 and John 1:38-39.
• Skip routine for relationship: Is there a routine, tradition, or plan that could be set aside this week to prioritize a relationship with God or someone else? Read Philippians 2:6-8 & Romans 12:15 together.
• Looking at your Christmas season, what is one practical step you can take this week to make sure you don’t miss what matters most?”