Hope Lake Country
Weight of Your Words Episode 1 "Story Teller"
We’ve all heard the adage that actions speak louder than words. But the words are pretty loud too. We have all been shaped by words spoken to us. We’ve even been shaped by the words that weren’t spoken to us. While we’ve all felt this, we have a hard time believing that our own words have as much weight as the words that we have received from others. In this series, we’ll learn to properly assess and leverage the weight of your words.
Locations & Times
Hope Lake Country Church
2431 N Dousman Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:15 AM
Words carry weight.
Words carry weight because words come from your heart.
Your words tell a story.
Groups
1. Can you recall a moment when you said something you immediately regretted? Who did it affect more, you or the person you said it to?
2. Can you share an example of the effect that someone’s words had on you, either positive or negative? How does that memory influence you today?
3. Why do you think we often fail to recognize the weight our words have on others, even though we clearly feel their impact on us?
4. Why do apologies sometimes fail to fix the damage caused by hurtful words? What can be done beyond saying “sorry”?
5. Review Matthew 12:33-37. Jesus emphasized that our words are a reflection of our heart. What story do you think your words are telling? What steps can you take to make sure your words align more with your values?
1. Can you recall a moment when you said something you immediately regretted? Who did it affect more, you or the person you said it to?
2. Can you share an example of the effect that someone’s words had on you, either positive or negative? How does that memory influence you today?
3. Why do you think we often fail to recognize the weight our words have on others, even though we clearly feel their impact on us?
4. Why do apologies sometimes fail to fix the damage caused by hurtful words? What can be done beyond saying “sorry”?
5. Review Matthew 12:33-37. Jesus emphasized that our words are a reflection of our heart. What story do you think your words are telling? What steps can you take to make sure your words align more with your values?