Scripture:
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalms 139:23-24
Lesson:
The following list will help us explore the second half of some of the things that can prevent God from working effectively in our lives. Reading through it and searching your heart will help you as you work through your inventory.
Your Mind
Have you guarded your mind in the past? In what ways has your emotional and/or mental health been harmed by others? Have you filled your mind with hurtful and unhealthy movies, television programs, internet sites, magazines, or books? Have you failed to concentrate on the positive truths of the Bible?
Your Body
In what ways in the past have you mistreated your body? In what ways has your body been harmed by others? What past activities or habits caused harm to your physical health?
Your Family
In the past, has anyone in your family mistreated you? Have you mistreated anyone in your family? Who in your family do you have a resentment against? To whom do you owe amends? What is the family secret that you have been denying?
Your Church
Have you been faithful to your church in the past? How have you been hurt by the church? Have you been critical rather than active? In the past, have you discouraged your family’s support of their church? What in your past has kept you inactive in the church?
Life Application:
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”” John 16:33 NLT
This world is broken and we encounter so many things that want to distract us from our true relationship with Christ. Keep your eye on Jesus through it all and nothing will be able to break you. Though you may bend and sway you will never break if you are focusing on Christ.
*Celebrate Recovery meets Tuesday nights at the McVay Family Center in New Sharon. This is a safe place to find honesty, hope, and healing. The meal starts at 6 pm, and a lesson/testimony begins at 6:30 pm. Childcare is provided for kids 12 and under. Hope to see you there!
