Vent To God; He Wants You To
When was the last time you experienced “the agony of defeat”? The funnier the story, the better.
What stood out to you most from the message?
How are you doing today? Answer honestly.
Name three emotions you’ve felt this week? Now name three more. What was it like to try this?
When you’re in a low moment, how do you typically respond?
In what area or areas of your life are you currently avoiding pain, or hiding the way you feel?
Read Jeremiah 20:14.
Have you ever related to Jeremiah? How do you process (or struggle to process) those feelings?
What makes it difficult to be honest about the pain in your life?
When have you experienced God’s presence in the midst of your pain? What did that look like/feel like?
What is one step you can take this week to lean into the practice of lamenting?
Let’s end our time praying together. You can say something like, “God, thank you for your willingness to step into our pain with us. Give us the courage to open the door. Give us the courage to trust your heart and rest in you, even in the midst of our pain. Amen.”
Celebration and grief are two vital parts of the human experience. But sometimes it’s easier to share thanks with God than it is to lament with Him. Hear from Crossroads Teaching Pastor Chuck Mingo as he shares how to hear from God and receive His message when you are dealing with grief, pain, or loneliness.