G o d w i l l u s e t h e s m a l l , i n s i g n i f i c a n t a n d e v e np a i n f u l d e t a i l s o f o u r l i v e s f o r H i s g l o r y . T h i s m e a n st h a t e v e n w h e n t h i n g s s e e m m o n o t o n o u s o r y o u rl i f e f e e l s l i k e a b i t o f a h o t m e s s , H e i s s t i l l w o r k i n gb e h i n d t h e s c e n e s f o r s o m e t h i n g f a r b i g g e r t h a n y o uc a n p l a n o r i m a g i n e !

Week 1BONUS JOURNALING PROMPTS

To prepare for this study, read the book of EstherIn lesson 1, read over the 5 ways that Esther prepared toapproach the king. In your journal, brainstorm how you canuse these 5 ideas to work through a situation that youmight be walking through. What does this look like in yourlife?We've heard the saying that "God will open doors" or "Godis closing a door". Do you know what this means? (see 2Corinthians 2:12)Look up the following verses about God opening doors

1)1 Corinthians 16:9-102) Colossians 4:33) Isaiah 22:224) Acts 14:27

God also uses the Holy Spirit to closedoors in our lives. Look up the followingverses about how this works

1) Acts 16:6-72) John 16:13

Week 1BONUS JOURNALING PROMPTS

When trying to discern whether or not God is opening adoor or closing a door in your life, prayer is the mostimportant step you can take to recognize Him at work. Inyour journal, write out a prayer asking God to be yourguide. Ask Him to show you how He would like you tomove.Read the following verses about seeking God's guidance.Choose a few to write out in your journal or on a notecardand keep these verses in a place where you will see themoften this week.

1) Isaiah 30:212) John 14:263) Leviticus 19:314) John 16:135) Proverbs 16:96) Proverbs 1:57) Psalm 32:8 ***This one is my favorite...hint hint!***8) Psalm 199:105 (God's Word is a source of discernment)9) Proverbs 3:5-610) Psalm 37:23-2411) James 1:5-812) Matthew 7:7-11