Going Deeper in “Leave Room for Wonder”
Read the following a few times:
Luke 2:8-14; Psalm 46:10; James 4:8; Isaiah 9:2, 6-7; Heb 1:1-4
Reflect on the following:
1. Let’s start with the video:
a. Gabriel seems frustrated. What might be bothering him about how people are spending their time?
b. Mary shares some wisdom about how God speaks to us. What did she say that stood out to you? How might that be comforting?
2. Can you think of a time when God gave you peace or encouragement through something you read, heard, or felt?
3. What is one of your favorite ways to connect with God?
4. What are some of the biggest distractions in your life right now?
5. In Jesus’ time, people had distractions too. What do you think some of those might have been?
6. Why does spending time with God matter? What changes when we slow down and make space to listen to God?
7. Can you think of one way you could make a little more room for Him this Christmas?
8. God speaks to us in different ways. Sometimes it’s through Scripture or prayer. Sometimes, through someone’s encouragement or a message we hear at church. Can you remember a time when God spoke to your heart in one of those ways? What did that moment feel like?
Spiritual Challenges:
1. Find a verse about Jesus that brings them peace or reminds them that He is near. Write the verse on the card and decorate it.
2. On the back, write one thing you’ll do this week to be still with God—like lighting a candle, turning off your phone, or going for a silent walk.
3. Place the card somewhere you’ll see it, like on your nightstand, bathroom mirror, or lunchbox.