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Pathfinder | Taking Care of Busyness | The Fear of Missing Out

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Speaker

Dion Garrett

Message Date

Oct 5, 2025

Series

Taking Care of Busyness

Scripture Reference

Luke 15:11-32; John 21:18-22

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The Fear of Missing Out

When there’s a fun experience or gathering of friends, part of the reason we say ‘yes’ so often is because we don’t want to be left out! We don’t want to let life pass us by or for the group to evolve without us. Sure, this can make life crazy busy, but aren't we better off making memories and building relationships than twiddling our thumbs?

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  1. When you examine your own life, do you see a “fear of missing out” driving you? How does it show up for you?
  2. Read Luke 15:11-32. Parables are earthly stories that convey divine truths. If you had to give a “moral” to this story, what would it be?
  3. The younger son left home, perhaps because he thought he was missing out on better things. Where have you chased after something “out there” only to discover it didn’t satisfy? What did you learn from that experience?
  4. The older brother stayed home but grew resentful. In what ways can “doing the right thing” still mask a fear of missing out? How have you seen that in yourself or others?
  5. Both sons misread the father. How does the father’s response to both sons challenge your assumptions about God’s love for you? Read Romans 8:31-39, what does it add? Now read Psalm 16:1-11, what does it add?
  6. What would it look like to “stay home” with God—to slow down, notice what’s already here, and live content (gracious and joyful) under the Father’s roof? What’s one small step you could take this week?

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