For Christians, the cure to hectic stress is to take on Jesus' yoke and let go of our burdens.

Talking Points:

  • Hectic stress makes you feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions. You chose to put those things on the list so they must matter to you.
  • We take on a new identity in Christ. When we follow Jesus, that choice re-defines us. Instead of looking to your list of stresses as the place where you find your identity and worth, you find it in Jesus. Matthew 11:28-30
  • We take on a new perspective. You start caring about the things Jesus cares about and your priorities begin to change. 
  • We take on a new pulling partner. Jesus wants to help us carry our load and wants to help us complete our greatest purpose. John 15:5
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. What’s on your stress list? Write it down. Which of these things do you consider to be “good”? Which are “bad”?
  3. Read Matthew 11:28-30. When was the last time you felt rested? What was it like?
  4. Which items on your list are there because your identity or self-esteem is wrapped up in it? How can finding your identity in Christ take the pressure off of you in that area?
  5. What would Jesus keep on your list? What would he take off? Are you carrying around baggage that is only stressing you out, but is not ultimately valuable? Explain.
  6. Read John 15:5. What percentage of your “load” do you feel like you’re pulling? What percentage are you letting God pull? How can you change the percentages?
  7. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?

 

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