Final Deposit (20 page)

Dear Reader,

Often one of the hardest things to accept in life are the consequences of other people's mistakes. Especially when those mistakes affect our own lives. This is exactly what happened to Lindsey Taylor in FINAL DEPOSIT. Her father's decision to trust the wrong person not only wiped out his finances, but put her own life at risk.

Forgiveness isn't always easy to grant. Both Lindsey and Kyle had to choose whether or not to forgive those who had hurt them. In the end, granting forgiveness kept them from becoming bitter and ruining their own lives.

Of course, the ultimate example of forgiveness comes from God Himself. He was willing to send His own Son to die for our sins. Think about how much He loves you, and how that forgiveness sets you free from the penalty of sin.

That's amazing forgiveness. Unmerited and unearned. What an amazing expression of love.

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Blessings!

Lisa Harris

1. What was Lindsey's reaction when she found out what her father had done? Would you have reacted that way?
   
2. Have you ever suffered the consequences of someone else's bad decisions or choices? How did you handle it?
   
3. Kyle experienced the need to forgive when he lost his brother, Michael. How did he deal with anger toward Anya, the woman who scammed Michael?
   
4. Have you or anyone you love ever been scammed or conned? How did you or your loved one cope with it? How did it make you feel?
   
5. II Corinthians 4: 8-9 talks about the difficulties of life and how we will have times of despair, disappointment, hurt and anger. Have you experienced these things? When?
   
6. When Lindsey and Kyle are flying to London, Kyle says that one of the things he learned after Michael's death was that he couldn't put conditions on God's promises. What do you think about that idea?
   
7. Have you ever blamed God for something that has happened in your life?
   
8. Kyle says that he had to learn to trust God no matter what. He also reminds Lindsey that God can bring good out of a difficult situation for those who serve Him. Do you believe this? (Romans 8:28)
   
9. Can you recount a time when God has worked things together for good in your own life?
   
10. How did God bring about good through the situation with Lindsey's father?
    
11. In Corinthians 4: 16-18, Paul tells us that we shouldn't give up, because the hardships in this life won't last forever. Instead, they will help to mold us, shape us, even strengthen us to produce a glory that will outweigh everything we've gone through. Have you experienced the way hardships can make you a better, stronger person?
    
12. Paul says we should fix our eyes on the unseen. What does this mean to you?
    
13. What are some things you can do every day to fix your eyes on God?