19 Jul
2026

One Thing

Passage: Psalm 27

REFLECTION QUOTES

“But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.” —Philippians 3:7-8

“The person who is truly happy is not so much the one who has what he or she loves, but the one who loves what is worthy of love.”  —Augustine, Psalms

SERMON OUTLINE: 

  • Praying in the chaos
  • Praying with confidence
  • Praying with clarity

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 

How would you describe what beauty is? What are the distinctions of beauty from a biblical perspective versus various cultural perspectives?

Read Psalm 27. What does this passage show you about God’s character and about being his follower? What images are used to reflect God? What challenges, encourages, or sparks questions for you in this passage?

What circumstances are you facing, or aware of others facing, that can feel like the attack David described in verses 2-3?
How does this psalm practically guide us to grow in and pursue confidence in the LORD?
How is your typical day shaped by a singular focus on the LORD? How might this shape your attitude, relationships, and responsibilities?
What from this passage and this discussion is something you want to put into practice or be more aware of this week or praise God for?

 

PRAYER

If there are other concerns not already shared during the discussion, share with your group how they can be praying for you: what is weighing on you from this past week? What are you praising God for from this past week?

Psalm 27:4 “One Thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.”