Anchored, “Trusting in God's Unfailing Faithfulness”
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ICEBREAKER QUESTION OPTION:
What’s a small thing that made you smile this week?
SERIES: Anchored: Anchored Always Trusting in God's Unfailing Faithfulness
TITLE: Part 10: Trusting in God's Unfailing Faithfulness
SPEAKER: Pastor CJ Cody
Scriptures—
Jeremiah 17:7–8, 1 Corinthians 13:7, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 4:11–12, Matthew 19:26, and Psalms 118:24.
Summary—
Pastor CJ challenges us to live always anchored in God’s faithfulness in every season of life. Drawing from Jeremiah17:7–8, he reminds us that those who trust in the Lord are like trees planted by water, remaining steady even in difficult seasons. Being anchored does not mean always feeling secure, but knowing we are secure in God’s unchanging nature. Pastor CJ calls us to move beyond emotional faith and place deeper trust in the God who has never failed. When our hope is rooted in Him, we can face life’s droughts with confidence because our roots are connected to living water that never runs dry.
Key Takeaways—
Being anchored in God is not about always feeling secure but about always being secure through trust in His unchanging character.
We often place more confidence in physical things we can see than in the God who has never failed us.
God’s faithfulness works on His timing, and delayed answers do not mean our prayers are denied.
God’s love protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres, showing His constant care and commitment toward us.
When we are anchored in Him, we can remain blessed, planted, and fruitful regardless of our circumstances.
Our feelings may change, but God’s character never does, so we must keep our faith focused on Him rather than our emotions.
Discussion Questions—
HowHow does the idea of being always anchored challenge the way you sometimes let your feelings determine your faith instead of trusting God’s unchanging nature?
In what areas of your life might you be placing more trust in temporary things rather than in God who has always been faithful?
What would it look like for you to be water-dependent rather than weather-dependent when facing difficult seasons?
Are there “small” things you’ve avoided bringing to God in prayer, and how could inviting Him into those areas change your relationship with Him?
How have past moments of God’s faithfulness in your life strengthened your confidence to face present challenges?
If you truly believed that God is still working and the story is not finished, how might that change the way you respond to your current struggles?
Practical Application—
Reflect on God’s Faithfulness: Start a “Faithfulness Journal” by writing down 3–5 times God has come through for you, and read them whenever anxiety or doubt appears.
Invite God Into the Small Things: Practice praying about at least one “small” situation each day that you would normally try to handle on your own.
Speak Truth Over Your Feelings: When negative thoughts arise, replace them with truth by declaring daily reminders such as “I am blessed,” “I am planted in God,” and “God is always faithful.”
Closing Prayer—
Close your session by praying together as a group. Invite everyone to share one specific prayer request, whether it feels big, small, serious, or even something that seems simple. Gather together in a way that feels comfortable—standing, kneeling, or forming a circle and come before God with humility and trust. Allow several people to pray aloud, lifting up the needs that were shared and asking God to move in each situation. End by thanking Him for His faithfulness, trusting that He hears every prayer and is already working to write new testimonies in your lives.
