Domino Effect: The Path to True Happiness
Introduction (10 minutes)
● Icebreaker Question: Share a time when a small decision significantly impacted your
life.
● Objective: Understand how our choices and influences shape our spiritual journey and
lead us toward or away from true happiness in Christ.
Scripture Reading (10 minutes)
● Read Psalm 1 together as a group. Consider reading from different translations for a
broader understanding.
Discussion Questions (30 minutes)
1. The Domino Effect:
● How do the choices we make act like dominoes in our spiritual life?
● What are some “dominoes” you have set up in your life that lead you toward Christ?
2. Pursuing True Happiness:
● According to Psalm 1, what is the source of true happiness?
● How does the world’s definition of happiness differ from the biblical perspective?
3. Choosing Your Community:
● Why is it important to be mindful of the company we keep, as mentioned in Psalm 1:1?
● How can we balance being in the world but not of the world in our relationships?
4. Delighting in God’s Law:
● What does it mean to delight in the law of the Lord?
● How can we cultivate a love for God’s Word daily?
5. The Path of Righteousness:
● What does it mean that the Lord watches over the way of the righteous (Psalm 1:6)?
● How can we ensure we are walking on the path of righteousness?
Group Activity (15 minutes)
● Reflection Exercise: Have each participant write down one area of their life where they
need to realign their “dominoes” to follow Christ better. Encourage them to share if
they feel comfortable.
● Prayer Partners: Pair up and pray for each other’s specific needs and commitments to
follow the path of righteousness.
Application (10 minutes)
● Challenge: This week, focus on one specific area where you can delight more in God’s
Word. Share your progress with the group next week.
● Encouragement: Remind the group that God is with them on their journey, guiding and
sustaining them.
Closing Prayer
Conclude with a prayer, thanking God for His Word and asking for His strength to walk in His
ways.
Additional Resources
● Encourage participants to read a chapter from a Christian book on spiritual growth or
happiness in Christ, such as The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer, for further study.
● Suggest memorizing Psalm 1 as a way to internalize its truths.