Sermons from Columbia Grove Covenant Church in East Wenatchee WA.
How emotional maturity is essential to spiritual maturity.
Talk About:
What does our culture tell us will bring us joy?
How has your relationship with God been a source of joy in your life?
How are you wanting to grow in your pursuit of godly joy?
Daily Habit:
Right now, Lord, I am feeling ________.
Talk to God about your emotions. Invite God to show you what they mean.
Emotions: Channeling Anger
Daily Habit:
Right now, Lord, I am feeling: ________________________.
When I Am Angry:
1. Express the anger to God first.
Examples - Psalms of Anger: 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 28, 35, 37, 40, 52, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, *69*, 79, 83, 94, *109*, 137, 139 and 143.
2. Let God help you process the anger.
WHY am I angry? (Am I sad? Grieved? Personally annoyed?)
Is there an injustice to mend?
3. Use good anger to right wrongs.
Flip ___________ not ___________.
(John 2:14-16. Ephesians 6:12)
“It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.” ~Peter Scazzero
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”
Proverbs 4:23
Emotions: Channeling Anger
Daily Habit:
Right now, Lord, I am feeling: ________________________.
When I Am Angry:
1. Express the anger to God first.
Examples - Psalms of Anger: 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 28, 35, 37, 40, 52, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, *69*, 79, 83, 94, *109*, 137, 139 and 143.
2. Let God help you process the anger.
WHY am I angry? (Am I sad? Grieved? Personally annoyed?)
Is there an injustice to mend?
3. Use good anger to right wrongs.
Flip ___________ not ___________.
(John 2:14-16. Ephesians 6:12)
“It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.” ~Peter Scazzero
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”
Proverbs 4:23
Emotions: Why Emotions Matter
Talk About:
What culture/ values about emotions were you raised with?
How has emotional health been part of your faith?
Daily Habit:
God, I want to give you my whole heart.
Lord, today I am feeling ________.
Going Deeper:
Spend some time praying and talking to God about:
What are you angry about?
What are you sad about?
What are you anxious about?
What are you glad about?
Emotions: Why Emotions Matter
Talk About:
What culture/ values about emotions were you raised with?
How has emotional health been part of your faith?
Daily Habit:
God, I want to give you my whole heart.
Lord, today I am feeling ________.
Going Deeper:
Spend some time praying and talking to God about:
What are you angry about?
What are you sad about?
What are you anxious about?
What are you glad about?
