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Where is God in My Big Feelings?

Where is God in My Big Feelings?

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 Many of us—and our kids—experience emotional highs and lows that can leave us overwhelmed, reactive, or unsure how to respond. In the first message of our new series, Milestones, we’ll see how Jesus meets us right in the heart of our emotions. We’ll learn how he can reshape our perspective, help us navigate hard moments with patience and clarity, and strengthen us to face challenges rather than run from them. Together, we’ll discover that emotional health isn’t about perfection—it’s about learning to walk with Jesus, one step at a time. Watch Full Service Discussion Guide To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Before you begin, spend some time together in prayer Introduction Last week we finished the Unafraid Series focused on how we can have a fresh start free from fear this year. We are starting a new three-week series, Milestones, where we’ll look at three key markers of a life centered on God. This week, we are discussing emotional milestones and how they shape the way we respond to life. Connect What is one thing you do that makes you think you’re turning into your parents? How did your family handle stress that you still find yourself falling into? Opening The ways we respond to stress, pressure, and strong emotions are often shaped long before we realize it. Unhealthy emotional patterns can form over time, some we might be aware of, and others are so familiar to us that we rarely stop to examine them. These patterns influence how we respond to life. As we talk together, we’ll reflect on our own patterns and consider how God invites us to rely on him to transform how we react to the challenges of life. This leads us to our main idea for this week We can become emotionally healthy people Unpack Read each set of verses out loud as a group, making observations as you go. Afterward discuss each of the connected questions before moving to the next set of verses: Read Psalm 42:5–11 What stands out to you in these verses? The first verses we read showed the author being honest with God about their emotions. Is it easy for you to bring your emotions to God? Why might people hesitate to bring strong emotions to God? What is the benefit of reflecting with God about where we are emotionally in our lives? What might change if we slowed down and paid attention to how we’re feeling? Why do you think people have difficulty working through their emotions? What usually happens when emotions are ignored or pushed aside? Take a moment to reflect on your life recently. After reflecting, share if you feel comfortable: If someone who knows you well described how you respond under stress, what might they say? Read Psalm 62:5–8 Philippians 4:6–7 Psalm 55:22 What do these verses show about where we’re invited to place our trust when our emotions run high? How might trusting God in this way shape how we experience stress or uncertainty What tends to pull us away from trusting God when emotions rise? What practices can help you reset your perspective to rely on God in challenging or emotionally unstable times? What do these verses suggest about growth over time? Where do you see growth happening in your life right now, even if it feels slow? Action Step This week, ask God to guide your responses to your stressful situations One way to do this is to pray using Bible verses to help you honestly express how you’re feeling to God. The Book of Psalms is great for this! Evaluate how you’re feeling, find a Psalm that expresses those emotions well, then read the verses out loud to God in prayer. When you find yourself in stressful moments, first try to pause and ask God for clarity and perspective before responding. Closing The way we carry stress and respond to difficult emotions doesn’t change overnight. Some habits are obvious; others are familiar enough that we barely notice them. What matters is that we don’t have to navigate those patterns on our own. As we learn to bring our reactions, worries, and pressures to God, space opens for growth, steadiness, and a healthier way forward. This week, ask God to show you the areas in your life he’s inviting you to trust him as you respond to strong emotions. Pray Together Pray for the Missionary Focus this week, then take prayer requests from your group and conclude your time in prayer for your group. Missionary Focus Mark and Lisa De Neui **For some of our missionaries, certain details are kept private to protect their safety and the sensitive nature of their work. Thank you for understanding as we share what we can.: Mark trains church leaders and church planters. Lisa teaches English as a Foreign Language. Prayer Requests: That their disciple making ministry would continue ...
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