REFLECT (OPTIONAL) Reflections on Interior World “Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courageis ‘cor’ — the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliestforms, the word courage meant ‘To speak one’s mindby telling all one’s heart.’ Over time, this definition haschanged, and today, we typically associate couragewith heroic and brave …
SHARE Understanding our own needs and pain allows us to have compassion on ourselves and others. Embracing and sharing our brokenness allows for deep connection with others. Where are you currently struggling with thoughts of self condemnation? What would Jesus have to say to you as it relates to your self-contempt? Do you have a …
PROCESS Meet with and share with your process partner at least one specific thing that surfaced for you with the “Needs Cycle” assignment. Ask questions into each other’s interior world. Discuss possible ways to address not just the behaviors and attitudes, but the needs, pain and false beliefs behind them. Pray for God’s healing in …
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Practice What Do I Turn to in an Attempt to Meet Core Needs in my Life? Examine the Needs Cycle. Ask the Lord to bring to light several recurring or recent behaviors or attitudes and make a list of what comes to mind. Make note of themes.Choose one or two behaviors & attitudes and walk …
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LEARN What is Going on Inside of Me? Where do you turn to for baseline security, emotional connectedness, and core identity? There are things that we intellectually know are true about God and our relationship with Him, but we know all too well that a different reality gets lived out more than not in our …
REFLECT (OPTIONAL) Reflections on Identity “The most common reason leaders put a ceiling on theiropportunity for growth and influence is that they don’tknow what their needs are and they don’t ask for help.” —HENRY CLOUD Take some time to reflect on what you’ve learned about your identity to this point… What causes you to mask …
SHARE Taking time to understand your identity is a helpful exercise whether you follow Jesus or not. Ask God to help you be present with your friends outside of your “church circle.” Trust him to provide opportunities for authentic connection: • Share with someone what you’ve learned over the past couple weeks about your identity.• …
PROCESS Discuss the “How Do I See Myself?” exercise with your process partner. Focus on the words that conflict most with the words God uses to describe you. Ask each other, “How do I change the way I think of myself… from the old way to the new way—God’s way?” Share your ideas and see …
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