You don’t have to find quiet, calm contentment. God gives it to you as a gift.

Notes And Next Steps

Psalm 131 + Part 8 of the series “Vivid"

What does it take to make you calm and content?

My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. (Psalm 131:1) 

But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content. (Psalm 131:2)

You don’t have to find quiet, calm contentment. God gives it to you as a gift.

Israel, put your hope in the Lord, both now and forevermore. (Psalm 131:3)

How can you spend quiet time with God?

Discussion Questions

1. Review the message themes of the Vivid series at crosslifepf.org/messages/series/vivid-2022. Share one or two insights of faith that God’s Word has brought you through this series.
2. Which of the following words in Psalm 131 spoke to you with the most meaning today? Proud. Calmed. Quieted. Weaned. Child. Content. Hope.
3. What are some idols that people in today’s world depend on too much for peace and contentment, replacing God? What is yours?
4. Evaluate this statement: “You don’t have to find quiet, calm contentment. God gives it to you as a gift.” How could this help you witness to a friend who needs Jesus?
5. What are some ways to spend quality, quiet time with God?