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1. Describe a time when one negative person changed the mood of a situation. How did it impact you and others?
Read Genesis 3:18-19.
2. How does the curse of sin shape our tendency toward negativity? Why do you think negativity is so contagious?
Read Psalm 103:1-5.
3. How does David’s command to "Bless the Lord" challenge our natural responses to life’s struggles? How is focusing on the benefits of knowing God different from just "thinking positively" or "counting your blessings"?
Read Psalm 103:6-13.
4. There are several benefits listed in Psalm 103 (forgiveness, healing, redemption, love, satisfaction, etc). Which one stands out to you the most and why?
5. How is the gospel the driving force of our praise and hope amidst living in a cursed world?
6. What specific actions can you take this week to shift your focus from negativity to praise? Example: Identify one negative thought pattern and replace it with a truth found in Psalm 103, etc.