The Word of God for your mental health
“Don’t wait in ambush at the home of the godly, and don’t raid the house where the godly live. The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.”
1. Why would the godly be known for getting back up after falling?
2. When was a time that you spiritually “tripped” and got back up again? What happened?
3. What would help you increase your overall perseverance?
“A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense.Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.”
1. What words describe the feelings and overall tone of your home?
2. What is one way you could build your house through wisdom?
3. In ten years from now what might you want to build in your home/family?
“Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle.”
1. What are some ways you wear yourself out in the pursuit of money or success?
2. In your life, how do you know when it is time to quit pursuing certain things that are not producing good fruit?
3. What is one thing you want to pursue that has eternal value?
“No human wisdom or understanding or plan
can stand against the Lord.”
1. When have you leaned on your own wisdom instead of seeking God?
2. What makes self-reliance so appealing?
3. What is one way you can ask God to align your thoughts/plans with his thoughts/plans today?
“The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices.”
1. Think of a time that you offered God a token prayer or gift instead of taking right action. What motivated you to do that?
2. What is an example of doing what is just?
3. What is one thing you could do today to do the right or just thing?