1. Have you ever prayed in the middle of suffering: "God, I'll do whatever it is you want, if you will just tell me. What do you want from me?" If so, what did He do?

2. Answer ONE of the following...

• Read Romans 8:18-21. How do you compare your present sufferings to "the glory that will be revealed" in you? Do you see sufferings and futility "liberating" you and, if yes, give an example?
• Read Romans 8:14-17. What is the difference between fear and dependence? Do they "feel" different, or similar? How do we tell them apart?
• What are some of God's underlying motives according to the following verses (pick out one word answers)...
  Romans 8:20-21 _____________________________________
  Romans 8:23 ________________________________________
  Romans 8:26 ________________________________________
  Romans 8:27 ________________________________________
  Romans 8:28 ________________________________________
  Romans 8:29 ________________________________________
  Romans 8:32 ________________________________________
  Romans 8:35-39 _____________________________________
  

3. Do you believe that God has an "unconditional positive regard" for you? Do you feel like God has an "unconditional positive regard" for you, and why or why not? Is it important to feel it?

4. Are you living a natural or supernatural life? Do you want to do anything differently?