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Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
AFTERWARD…
DO YOU WANT TO BE MADE WELL…
TAKE UP YOUR MAT AND WALK…
Do you know WHO you are talking to?
Do you know WHO you are talking to? Because if you do, you would know…
Jesus could heal your mental health today, but sometimes he walks through the crowd of sick people and doesn’t heal them. And that’s okay.
Jesus died on the cross for your sins. And if he never answers your prayers the way you want ever again, he’s still done enough for you.
If you have poor mental health or mental illness for the rest of your long life, that will still be 0% of eternity. We are promised PERFECTION with Jesus forever.
Do you KNOW who you are talking to?
Do you know what God’s Word says about mental health?
Philippians 4:6-8 NLT
2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
Isaiah 41:10 NLT
1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 NLT
Romans 12:2 NLT
Galatians 1:10 NLT
If you think/know you are struggling with mental illness:
· Tell someone trustworthy
· Go to a doctor
· Start Dating (Counselors)
If you are struggling with an addiction:
· Tell someone trustworthy
· CR
· Rehab
· Counseling
If you are mentally unhealthy:
· Identify your signs that you are unhealthy
o Unwilling to try something new
o Negative
o Passivity
o Complacency
o Self Obsession
o You’re Lethargic
o Laziness
o Anger
o Pride
o Deceit
o Envy/Greed
o Fear
o Gluttony
o Lust
· Pinpoint the Pain points
o What are the things that cause you to feel the before mentioned ways?
o What can you simply cut out?
o What do you need to release?
o Who do you need to forgive?
o Who do you need to ask forgiveness from?
Go back to Scripture
Life Group Sermon Questions below:
Last Week
Did anyone start something to improve their physical health?
Opener
What image comes to mind when you think of someone dealing with mental illness?
Questions
Why do you think Christians struggle with their mental health? Do you think there’s a stigma about mental illness because of our faith?
The Bible speaks often about anxiety and discouragement. What does that tell us about being followers of Christ?
Do you think it’s OK as a Christian to focus on scripture AND seek professional help for those who are struggling with their mental health?
Whichever your response, can you explain your answer?
Why is it important to be aware of our mental health as followers of Jesus?
Apply SOAP (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) to:
Psalm 34:17-20 (ESV)
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. He keeps his bones; not one of them is broken.
- Read the verses out loud together
- Share your observations
- Discuss Application
- Close in Prayer
Next Steps:
What can you start doing right now to protect your mental health?
Additional Next Steps and Upcoming Events below: