Session Five: “What If God Doesn’t Give What We Ask?” – Grace in Unanswered Prayer

Main Teaching:
• God’s Grace Is Sufficient in all circumstances. Whether is childlessness or another form
of grief, God is all we need
• Paul’s Thorn (2 Cor 12:9) But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my
power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my
weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
• "My grace is sufficient for you." That’s hard. Are we ok with that? And look at what Paul
says - he’ll boast all the more about it!
• We don’t need to be British – we can boast in our weakness. Yes this is hard, yes there is
grief, but God is enough
• Isaiah 54:1 – "Sing, barren woman… for more are the children of the desolate woman."
o God’s faithfulness is bigger than physical answers.
Conclusion:
• Even when God says no or wait, His grace is always enough.
Discussion Questions:
1. How do we trust God when the answer is no?
2. How does 2 Corinthians 12:9 shape our perspective?
3. What does true fruitfulness in God’s kingdom look like?