The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

EEF Ladies Fellowship 2002-2003

Chapter 11– March 4, 2003

 

In Chapter 11, Jeremiah Burroughs lists 13 excuses of a discontented heart.  In many instances, he lists several responses to these excuses.  As you read the chapter, record each excuse, then list at least one response (you may list more if they really “grip” you!).  I broke this chapter down into 3 weeks of reading, with a 4th week for review and reflection with a special challenge at the end.   ~   Marjie

 

Week 1:  February 5-11 -  Read pages 185-192    Excuses 1-5

  

    List Each: 1. Excuse –

 

                         Response –

 

                     2. Excuse –

 

                         Response –

 

                     3. Excuse –

 

                         Response –

 

                     4. Excuse –

 

                         Response –

 

                     5. Excuse –

 

                         Response

 

 

Week 2:  February 12-18 -  Read pages 192-198    Excuses 6-9

  

    List Each: 6. Excuse –

 

                         Response –

 

                     7. Excuse –

 

                         Response –

 

                     8. Excuse –

 

                         Response –

 

                     9. Excuse –

 

                         Response

 

 

 

 

Week 3:  February 19-25 -  Read pages 199-206    Excuses 10-13

  

    List Each:10. Excuse –

 

                          Response –

 

                    11. Excuse –

 

                          Response –

 

                    12. Excuse –

 

                          Response –

 

                    13. Excuse –

 

                          Response

 

 

Week 4:  February 26-March 4               Review The Chapter

 

Answer the following: 

What new thought/ principle/ or application did you glean from this chapter?  Be ready to share this with your group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prayer Challenge: 

Take every day this week to get on your knees for a minimum of 3 minutes to bless God for His mercies to you.  Do nothing else during this prayer time of 3 minutes other than thanking Him for His mercies.