Session: 6 – You Need A New Prescription
Series: It’s Impossible
Primary Text: Hebrews 11:1–6
YouTube Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXKt4CYYBttL-xeUYIU31Br3kxGIxjyLJ
Theme
We need a new prescription so that we can see life through the lens of God’s promises and provision. Faith is not wishful thinking — it is seeing your life, your fatherhood, and your future through the promises of God.
Opening Scripture
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” — Hebrews 11:1
“Without faith it is impossible to please God…” — Hebrews 11:6
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7
Session Focus
Many dads believe in Jesus — but still look at life through an old prescription.
Old lenses often include:
- Fear
- Control
- Performance
- Shame
- Comparison
- Self-reliance
The moment you placed your faith in Christ, God gave you a new prescription.
That prescription is called faith.
Faith is putting the full weight of your life on what God has said.
What God Has Already Made Available
Faith is not asking God to give you what you want.
Faith is trusting what God has already promised.
Below is what God has made available to you as a father:
1) His Presence
God with you — Joshua 1:9
God for you — Romans 8:31
God in you — 1 Corinthians 3:16
You are not leading alone.
2) His Salvation
Forgiveness — 1 John 1:9
Redemption — Ephesians 1:7
Adoption — Romans 8:15
New identity — 2 Corinthians 5:17
Eternal life — John 3:16
You do not father from shame.
You father from sonship.
3) His Holy Spirit
Power — Acts 1:8
Guidance — John 16:13
Conviction — John 16:8
Comfort — John 14:26
Transformation — Galatians 5:22–23
You are not called to strong-arm fatherhood.
You are called to Spirit-led fatherhood.
4) His Wisdom
Ask for wisdom — James 1:5
Discernment — Hebrews 5:14
Clarity for decisions — Proverbs 3:5–6
You don’t need all the answers.
You need dependence.
5) His Strength & Peace
Strength in weakness — 2 Corinthians 12:9–10
Courage in fear — Isaiah 41:10
Peace that guards your heart — Philippians 4:7
Peace Jesus gives — John 14:27
An anxious dad creates anxious space.
A peaceful dad creates security.
6) His Love
Unconditional — Romans 5:8
Nothing separates you — Romans 8:38–39
Perfect love casts out fear — 1 John 4:18
You don’t perform for love.
You lead from being loved.
7) His Provision & Protection
Daily bread — Matthew 6:11
God supplies every need — Philippians 4:19
Refuge — Psalm 46:1
Spiritual armor — Ephesians 6:10–18
Provision is more than financial.
It includes spiritual covering over your home.
8) His Purpose
A calling — 2 Timothy 1:9
Good works prepared — Ephesians 2:10
A legacy — Psalm 112:1–2
A story He’s finishing — Philippians 1:6
You are not randomly raising children.
You are building legacy.
Big Idea
You are not trying to get God to give you something.
You are learning to live from what He has already given.
Faith changes the lens.
Group Discussion
Core Questions (Must Cover)
What lens are most dads using to interpret life right now — fear, pressure, performance, comparison?
Starter Answer (Sample):
Many dads interpret life through pressure — financial pressure, cultural pressure, performance pressure. Instead of seeing through faith, we see through anxiety and expectations.
Leader Prompt:
- What fears most influence how you lead at home?
- Where do you feel performance pressure as a man?
What happens in a home when a father leads from fear instead of faith?
Starter Answer (Sample):
Fear-based leadership often produces control, anger, withdrawal, or emotional distance. It creates tension instead of peace.
Leader Prompt:
- How have you seen fear show up in your tone or decisions?
- What would change if faith led instead?
Which promise of God do you struggle most to believe personally?
Starter Answer (Sample):
Many men struggle to believe God’s peace or provision is truly enough. We intellectually agree — but emotionally still carry anxiety.
Leader Prompt:
- Is it peace? Provision? Strength? Identity?
- What would shift if you truly believed it?
Optional Depth Questions
Why is it easier to rely on what we see instead of what God says?
Starter Answer (Sample):
Because what we see feels immediate and measurable. Faith requires trust beyond circumstances.
Leader Prompt:
- Where are you tempted to trust circumstances more than Scripture?
What would your leadership look like if you fully embraced what God has already provided?
Starter Answer (Sample):
There would be less striving, less anger, more steadiness, more humility, and more prayerful dependence.
Leader Prompt:
- What’s one shift your family would notice immediately?
Key Takeaways for Dads
- Faith changes how you see
- You cannot lead well with blurry vision
- God has already provided what you need
- The problem is often perception, not provision
- A new prescription produces new leadership
Dad Challenge This Week
- Identify one promise you’ve been functionally ignoring.
- Pray it daily for 7 days.
- Speak it over your home.
- Lead from that truth intentionally.
Closing Prayer
Father,
We confess that we often lead from fear instead of faith.
We react instead of trust.
We strive instead of rest.
Give us new vision.
Help us see ourselves the way You see us.
Help us lead from Your promises, not our pressures.
Make our homes places of peace, strength, truth, and joy.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Short Closing Declaration (Read Together)
I will not lead from fear. I will lead from faith.
I will not define myself by failure. I am redeemed in Christ.
God is with me, for me, and in me.
His Spirit empowers me.
His wisdom guides me.
His strength sustains me.
His peace guards my home.
His promises anchor my future.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Appendix: 20 Promises for Fathers
These are not motivational ideas.
They are biblical realities available to every man who belongs to Christ.
Faith means living from what God has already provided.
1. His Presence
God with you — Joshua 1:9
God for you — Romans 8:31
God in you — 1 Corinthians 3:16
Key Takeaway: You are never leading alone.
Application: Before major conversations or decisions, pause and acknowledge God’s presence. Say it out loud: “Lord, You are with me.”
2. His Salvation
Forgiveness — 1 John 1:9
Redemption — Ephesians 1:7
Adoption — Romans 8:15
Eternal life — John 3:16
New identity — 2 Corinthians 5:17
Key Takeaway: Your identity is secure, not fragile.
Application: When you fail as a husband or father, confess quickly and move forward in grace instead of retreating into shame.
3. His Holy Spirit
Power — Acts 1:8
Guidance — John 16:13
Conviction — John 16:8
Comfort — John 14:26
Spiritual gifts — 1 Corinthians 12:4–11
Transformation — Galatians 5:22–23
Key Takeaway: You have divine help daily.
Application: Ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom before reacting emotionally at home.
4. His Wisdom
Wisdom when you ask — James 1:5
Discernment through maturity — Hebrews 5:14
Understanding from the Lord — Proverbs 2:6
Clarity in direction — Proverbs 3:5–6
Key Takeaway: You don’t need to have all the answers — you need to depend on God.
Application: Pray before major parenting, financial, or career decisions instead of relying solely on instinct.
5. His Strength
Strength in weakness — 2 Corinthians 12:9–10
Courage in fear — Isaiah 41:10
Endurance in trials — James 1:2–4
Peace in storms — John 14:27
Key Takeaway: God’s power shows up where your strength runs out.
Application: Admit when you’re overwhelmed. Let humility replace frustration.
6. His Peace
Peace that surpasses understanding — Philippians 4:7
Peace guarding your heart — Philippians 4:7
Peace Jesus personally gives — John 14:27
Key Takeaway: Peace is protection for your heart and your home.
Application: When anxiety rises, pray Philippians 4:7 before speaking to your family.
7. His Joy
Joy beyond circumstances — Habakkuk 3:17–18
Joy in His presence — Psalm 16:11
Joy as strength — Nehemiah 8:10
Key Takeaway: Joy is rooted in God, not circumstances.
Application: Create rhythms of gratitude and celebration in your home.
8. His Love
Unconditional love — Romans 5:8
Unchanging love — Hebrews 13:8
Unfailing love — Psalm 36:7
Perfect love casting out fear — 1 John 4:18
Nothing separating you — Romans 8:38–39
Key Takeaway: You are fully loved — not partially tolerated.
Application: Lead from security, not performance.
9. His Protection
Refuge in trouble — Psalm 46:1
Shield around you — Psalm 3:3
Deliverance when you cry out — Psalm 34:17
Spiritual armor — Ephesians 6:10–18
Angels ministering — Psalm 91:11; Hebrews 1:14
Key Takeaway: God provides spiritual covering.
Application: Pray daily protection over your wife and children.
10. His Provision
Daily bread — Matthew 6:11
Everything for life and godliness — 2 Peter 1:3
Open doors — Revelation 3:8
Favor as a shield — Psalm 5:12
Supply for every need — Philippians 4:19
Key Takeaway: God provides what you need for your calling.
Application: Replace financial fear with prayerful trust and faithful stewardship.
11. His Promises
Great and precious promises — 2 Peter 1:4
Yes and Amen in Christ — 2 Corinthians 1:20
Benefits not forgotten — Psalm 103:2–5
Key Takeaway: God’s promises are reliable and complete.
Application: Memorize one promise each month and declare it over your family.
12. His Purpose
A calling — 2 Timothy 1:9
Good works prepared — Ephesians 2:10
A mission — Matthew 28:19–20
A legacy — Psalm 112:1–2
A story He’s finishing — Philippians 1:6
Key Takeaway: Your fatherhood fits into God’s eternal plan.
Application: Ask regularly: “How does my leadership reflect eternity?”
13. His Freedom
Freedom from sin — Romans 6:18
Freedom from shame — Romans 10:11
Freedom from fear — 2 Timothy 1:7
Freedom from condemnation — Romans 8:1
Freedom to approach boldly — Hebrews 4:16
Key Takeaway: You are not bound to your past.
Application: Stop rehearsing failures. Lead in bold grace.
14. His Healing
Healing the brokenhearted — Psalm 147:3
Spiritual healing through Christ — 1 Peter 2:24
Prayer for physical healing — James 5:14–15
Restoration of lost years — Joel 2:25
Key Takeaway: God restores what feels damaged.
Application: Invite God into emotional wounds affecting your parenting.
15. His Authority
Authority over the enemy — Luke 10:19
A way of escape in temptation — 1 Corinthians 10:13
Power of life in your words — Proverbs 18:21
Blessing your family — Numbers 6:24–26
Key Takeaway: You have spiritual authority in Christ.
Application: Speak blessing over your children consistently.
16. His Family
Fellow citizens with the saints — Ephesians 2:19
Members of one body — Romans 12:5
Christ building His church — Matthew 16:18
Devoted community — Acts 2:42–47
Key Takeaway: You were not designed to lead alone.
Application: Stay connected to biblical community and accountability.
17. His Rest
Rest for your soul — Matthew 11:28–29
Be still and know — Psalm 46:10
Sabbath rest remaining — Hebrews 4:9–10
Strength in quiet trust — Isaiah 30:15
Key Takeaway: Rest is obedience, not weakness.
Application: Build intentional Sabbath rhythms into your family life.
18. His Hope
An anchor for the soul — Hebrews 6:19
Hope that does not disappoint — Romans 5:5
A future and a hope — Jeremiah 29:11
Glory beyond suffering — Romans 8:18
Key Takeaway: Your future is anchored in God’s promises.
Application: When discouraged, rehearse what God says about your future.
19. His Mercy
New every morning — Lamentations 3:22–23
Not treated as we deserve — Psalm 103:10–12
Upholding those who fall — Psalm 145:14
Key Takeaway: Mercy meets you daily.
Application: Extend that same mercy to your children when they fail.
20. His Grace
Saving grace — Ephesians 2:8–9
Sustaining grace — 2 Corinthians 12:9
Empowering grace — Titus 2:11–12
Grace to approach confidently — Hebrews 4:16
Key Takeaway: Grace saves, sustains, and strengthens you.
Application: Approach God daily with confidence, not hesitation.
