Thrive Teaching Discussions

Thrive is a community dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations about faith and identity. We share teaching notes to inspire prayerful consideration of the truths we proclaim about who God says we are and who God is. Our discussions also address the reality of an enemy seeking to steal our health, peace, and prosperity. But our loving, patient, and Holy God is on our side and has overcome that enemy. Join us as we seek to deepen our understanding and strengthen our spiritual journey together in a supportive, faith-driven environment.

The Amends Dilemma: Living in Grace While Walking in Obedience

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20:38

Amends is not about paying for sin—it is about responding to grace with humility, truth, and Spirit-led obedience.

“We do not make amends to become forgiven. We make amends because we are forgiven.”

I. THE 12-STEP MODEL

A Fixed Posture of Dependence Before God

Not A Step We Complete / A Position We Live In

21:02

CORE SCRIPTURE + DEFINITION

Philippians 2:13“God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.”

Core Definition:“We ask God to continue to sanctify us and for the grace to forgive those who have hurt us and pray for them. We also ask God to give us the grace and the courage to face the bad things we have done.”

I. OPENING: PILLAR 9 IS A POSTURE, NOT A TASK

Theme: Repentance, healing, surrender, and transformation

Change Is Beyond Your Control

17:49

1. Opening Statement

Change is not just about trying harder. In Thrive, we believe real change begins when we turn from what is broken, invite God into the wound, and allow Him to shape our future. Pillar 8 is where we stop negotiating with the old life and start asking God to do what only He can do: heal, sanctify, and transform us. This is not shallow self-improvement. This is spiritual renewal.