One Life Church | Plattsmouth, NE | Uncluttered | Week 1

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. Kim shared that God placed the word “simply” on her heart and led her to begin uncluttering her life. When you hear the word uncluttered, what comes to mind? What might God be asking you to simplify in this season?

2. Pat shared how his pursuit of work, recognition, and titles began to take him away from his family. Have you ever pursued something that seemed good but ended up taking more of your time, attention, or heart than it should have? What did that experience teach you?

3. In Matthew 6:19–21, Jesus says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” What do the things we spend our time, money, and energy on reveal about where our hearts are? Is there anything in your life that might be competing with God for your attention?

4. The early church shared what they had so that no one among them was in need. What does that kind of generosity look like in our lives today? How can we become more aware of the needs around us and recognize what God has already given us to meet them?

5. Mary shared that she found security in her finances and had to learn to trust God as she let go of a familiar lifestyle. Is there an area of your life where trusting God feels difficult because it requires you to release something that makes you feel secure?

6. Kimi shared that she was doing many good things, but not necessarily the things God was calling her to do. How can we discern the difference between a good opportunity and a God-given assignment? What might we need to say “no” to in order to give our wholehearted “yes” to God?

7. Pat shared how giving away his tools allowed him to equip others with things they needed. What is something you have that could be a blessing to someone else? How might God be inviting you to use what you already have to serve others?

8. Pat reminded us that sometimes the most valuable thing we can give someone is our time and attention. Who might God be placing in front of you right now that you have been too busy to notice? What would it look like to make room for that person?

9. In 2 Corinthians 9:6–8, Paul teaches that God loves a cheerful giver. What makes it difficult for us to give cheerfully? When we struggle with generosity, how can we invite God to change our hearts rather than simply changing our behavior?

10. Pat, Mary, and Kimi each shared how God has been faithful as they have stepped out in generosity and obedience. What is one thing you have learned about generosity, and what is one step of obedience you feel God may be asking you to take this week?