Let’s face it. If you have played basketball or any sport that requires shooting, we all have missed a shot. Even the greatest basketball players of all time missed shots. In basketball it could mean losing a game but not always.
In life we can “miss the shot” as well. In today’s conversation, we discuss how we all have missed the shot at some time in life there is one who never has, and He can help us.
What Are You Thankful For?
Take a minute to reflect on your week and share what you are thankful for.
Were you able to apply last’s weeks playbook to your life?
If you had a previous meeting and challenged yourself to grow by adding what you learned to your weekly playbook, share your success. If not, then commit to accomplishing the challenge this week.
Read the Passage(s) (State it in your own words)
For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. Romans 5:19
This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:22-24
What does this story tell me about people?
Take a minute to reflect on the passage and share what it tells us about human nature.
What does this story tell me about God?
Take a minute to reflect on the passage and share what it tells us about God’s nature.
If this is really true, how can I add it to my personal playbook for the game of life?
Based on what we learned about God’s nature, how can we respond to Him? For instance, if the passage was about the need to pray more you could challenge yourself by stating “I will pray 10 minutes a day” for 3 days a week. The goal is to challenge yourself with something you actually think you can accomplish.
Who can I share this with?
Based on what we learned think of someone who can benefit from hearing the same message, then commit to sharing it with them in the upcoming week.
How can I pray for you?
If you are facing a challenge in life, this is a great time to share your struggle. Those around you can pray for you or may have a way they can help you overcome the challenge or walk through a difficult time.
No one plays this or any game perfectly.
It’s the guy who recovers from his mistakes who wins.
- Phil Jackson
