Beneath The Surface
It’s those things beneath the surface that can ruin our lives. That’s why the journey of the heart is a necessary and beneficial one to go on so that we can enjoy the strength that comes from overcoming the real issues that can hold us back. In this message you will be empowered to go beneath the surface and walk in the power and victory of Jesus.
GUIDELINES FOR GROUP AND SELF APPLICATION:
If you are able to, get into groups of two, answer these questions (20 min). 10 min for each person. Leader, please notify when it’s time to change.
As the sharer:
*Be as open and honest as you feel comfortable
*Do not feel like you need to over explain or qualify what is affecting you right now.
*Try to keep your statements brief enough to give the listener time to paraphrase.
*As well as you can, practice using emotion words in your sharing (e.g. Happy, disappointed frustrated, distant, excited, resentful, defeated, honoured.)
As the listener:
*Give the sharer your full attention and listen without interrupting.
*Avoid judging or interrupting and do not give advice.
*As the sharer finishes, thank them for sharing and then practice paraphrasing what they’ve said. E.g. “What I hear you saying is...., is that correct?’
1- What are you angry about (past or present)?
2-What are you sad about? (a small or big loss, disappointment, failure, etc)
3- What are you anxious about? (e.g. money, future, family, health, career)
4- What are you glad about? (e.g. A relationship, opportunity, state of life etc) �
After 20 min reconvene as a larger group and discuss these questions. (15-20min)
1. What was that activity like for you? What new insights did you have, if any?
2. Growing up, how did your family express anger, sadness, fear?
3. How might these emotions (anger, sadness, fear) be affecting your relationships? Or how might they affect your relationships if left unaddressed? �
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Message: Beneath the Surface
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