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Faith Under Pressure · Session 3 of 14

Trust when provision disappears

Step 1

Read

Habakkuk 3:17–19; Matthew 6:25–34

Use your preferred translation.

How can we trust God while taking material needs seriously?

Step 2

Observe

  • What does the passage say? Restate it in your own words before interpreting it.
  • Who is speaking, and to whom?
  • What is the surrounding context — what comes just before and after?
  • Which words or phrases repeat or stand out?

Step 3

Discuss

  1. Habakkuk lists losses one after another. What does he choose to do in verse 18, and on what basis?
  2. Jesus says “your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.” How does that differ from saying needs do not matter?
  3. What is the difference between planning responsibly and being anxious about tomorrow?

Step 4

Apply

Which material worry most often crowds out your prayer? What concrete step could you take while trusting God with the rest?

Step 5

Practice

Each day this week, name one need God met that day and thank Him for it specifically.

Step 6

Pray

Ask God for daily provision and for joy in Him that does not depend on full fields.

Facilitator notes
  • Invite participation without requiring personal disclosure.
  • Let people disagree respectfully.
  • Avoid speculation about someone’s salvation or explaining why a particular tragedy happened.
  • Never pressure participants to describe trauma publicly.
  • Discuss beliefs honestly without expecting any participant to represent an entire community.