INTERRUPTIONS #2
Pay Attention to Pain
WVFC October 17, 2021 #2021-042

Scripture: Esther 4:1-3; Daniel 9:3, Genesis 6:6, Job, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Lamentations, Hebrews 5:7, Luke 22:39-44, Philippians 4:4, Matthew 5:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 42:3, Psalm 43:2, Psalm 88:6-7

Losses that are not grieved accumulate in our soul like heavy stones that weigh us down.

God’s 3 Phases for Processing Grief & Loss
Pay attention to pain
Wait in the confusion in-between
Allow the old to birth the new

To reject these seasons of loss is to live only half of life and to live a spirituality marked by unreality.

King David repeatedly paid attention to his losses, disappointments, and fears.

To reject these seasons of loss is to live only half of life and to live a spirituality marked by unreality.

Pay attention to pain

Explore the Iceberg
What are you angry about?
What are you sad about?
What are you anxious about?
What are you glad about?

LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS

Getting to Know You
What color is happy? Why?
What color is sad? Why?
What color is anger? Why?

Going Deeper:
What was your takeaway from Sunday’s sermon?
Do you enjoy reading the book of Psalms?
Why or why not?
How good are you at “Paying attention to pain?”
What is your favorite Bible verse?
Does it relate to pain/feelings?
Was the most painful event in your life physical pain or emotional pain?
Share if you want to.
Share your experience of doing the “Explore the Iceberg” exercise on Sunday.

Application:
Spend time each day doing the “Explore the Iceberg” exercise.

Upcoming:
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