Emotion Commotion
Overwhelmed and Overcoming
Key Scriptures
"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world." [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]
John 16:33 AMP
For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world--our [continuing, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God].
1 John 5:4 AMP
Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
1 Peter 5:9 BSB
Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Psalm 55:22 BSB
John 16:33 AMP
For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world--our [continuing, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God].
1 John 5:4 AMP
Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
1 Peter 5:9 BSB
Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Psalm 55:22 BSB
Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group
What activity in your life is life-giving to you? (For some people it may be reading a book, volunteering, taking care of your home, spending time with friends/family, etc...)
Start thinking. Ask a question or two to get your group thinking.
Read John 16:33. What sticks out to you? What is God asking you to be courageous in? What does it mean to each of us that Jesus has overcome the world?
Read 1 John 5:4. What does it mean to be victorious and overcome the world? What does this mean for each of us?
Read 1 John 5:4. What does it mean to be victorious and overcome the world? What does this mean for each of us?
Start sharing. Choose a question or two to create openness.
In 1 Peter 5:9a, the Bible tells us to "Resist him, stand firm in your faith." What does it look like to "stand firm in your faith"?
Psalm 55:22 says "Cast your burden upon the LORD..." What can you do to cast your burden/worries/cares upon the Lord? What does it look like for you to truly trust the lord with the outcome?
Psalm 55:22 says "Cast your burden upon the LORD..." What can you do to cast your burden/worries/cares upon the Lord? What does it look like for you to truly trust the lord with the outcome?
Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
Lord, thank you that you have invited us to follow you in every way. You are an overcomer who is more than able to handle the problems and obstacles in this life; so we recognize that in Christ, we too are overcomers who are more than able to handle the problems and obstacles in this life. Thank you for opening our eyes to more of who we are in you, Jesus! Help us to walk this out, to be faithful in every situation. We want to follow you; help us to do that in every part of our lives. In Jesus name, amen.
Leader: Break into groups of three and take time to pray for each other. This is important!
Leader: Break into groups of three and take time to pray for each other. This is important!
Start doing. Commit to these steps and live them out this week.
This week, we are going to focus on prayer. Let's spend the next week building a habit of thanking God for the people, situations (good and bad), circumstances, and anything specifically that comes to your mind. Thank Him for how He is working all things for good in each of our lives. Be specific when possible. Do this in the morning if you are able; if not, fit it into your day when it works for you. Be consistent! This is a great opportunity to become more aware of how God is moving in your life.