Pushing past your past: Your “I’m not gonna do that” list
February 16, 2011 | Books, Faith: Knowing Christ, Family: Nurturing Family, Feelings: Intentional freedom, Video Bible study
Don’t you love the expression that is captured on YouTube videos? This one made me laugh out loud, but regardless of that this is a topic dear to my heart. It’s helped me grow in every aspect of my relationships with those I love the most.
To watch this video on YouTube
To watch all of the videos in this series on YouTube
Resource: The Mom I Want to Be: Rising Above Your Past to Give Your Kids a Great Future
Today’s Scripture Reference: 1 John 3:20 (NLT)
Just you and God:
1. In context, John was teaching a church, a community, to have stability. How could giving up guilt help you as a mom or in your most important relationships?
2. How would it help you as a believer?
3. 1 John 3:20 says God is greater than your feelings. Have you talked with Him about your feelings? Why or why not?
4. Sometimes we fail. Our “I’m not gonna do that” list isn’t enough. But the good news is that we can learn through our mistakes by answer these questions:
a. What prompted this action or response?
b. Is there a better way to handle the situation?
c. What can we learn from this incident?
d. Did I resolve the situation (apologize, make a plan for next time, assure, affirm, etc.) with my loved one?
5. Where do you turn to for help?
6. Who is your mentor? (Books, a seasoned mom or believer whose life you admire or trust, parenting or church groups, etc.)
Prayer: Father, thank you that we are not alone in this journey. You understand how we feel! You are greater than our feelings. Thank you for being with us in the nitty gritty of our day. Thank you for these beautiful relationships, our children, our spouses, our friends, and most of all, for You. Walk with me today in every aspect of my life.
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