The Word of God for your mental health
Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.”
1. What is a time you remember that the Lord was your strength?
2. In what ways is God protecting you as a shield right now?
3. What is one way you can ask God for help today?
1 Chronicles 16:8
Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness.
Let the whole world know what he has done.
1. What are some effective ways that you could let others know what God has done for you?
2. What does it mean to “proclaim” God’s greatness?
3. Why is thankfulness connected with telling others about God?
John 6:11
Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted.
1. Jesus paused to thank God before doing a miracle of multiplying bread and fish. What is the significance of his choice to do that?
2. At what times in your day could you pause to give God thanks?
3. What is one way you could connect with God’s provision of food in your life?
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
1. What is one circumstance this week that challenged your ability to be thankful?
2. What is the difference between being thankful IN all circumstances and being thankful FOR all circumstances?
3. Think of a time when you were wondering what God’s will was for your life. How might being thankful give you an understanding of God’s will?
Colossians 3:16
“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.”
1. What would it look like for the richness of Jesus fill your life?
2. What is one wise piece you have received in your life? How did this change your attitude or lead to a thankful heart?
3. Why is singing so frequently mentioned when it comes to being thankful or giving praise to God? What is one way you can use music this month to connect with gratitude?