Life is full of tests and trials. Emotionally healthy people are ready for anything.
Talking Points:
- Identify your filter: When hard times come, a victim blames others while a victor looks inward. A victim gets defensive while a victor gets motivated. Romans 8:35-39
- Identify your mindset: A fixed mindset says you can only go so far before hitting your ceiling of achievement. A growth mindset says you can always push harder to expand your horizons. Jeremiah 29:11
- Resilience is a tell-tale sign of emotional health. It’s the ability to bounce back from stress, setbacks, and even suffering. Deuteronomy 20:4
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- When you’re faced with a challenge, what’s your typical first response to it?
- Describe a victim mentality in your own words. Do the same for a victor. Where do you put yourself on the continuum of victim and victor? Explain.
- Read Romans 8:35-39. Identify all that this passage says can’t separate us from God’s love. How does this encourage you to have a victor mentality?
- Share a little of your family history. What opportunities did your parents have or not have? How has that shaped your expectations for your life?
- Where would you place yourself on the continuum of a fixed versus growth mindset? Explain. What will it take to move you closer to a growth mindset and how can that impact your future?
- Read Jeremiah 29:11. What does this verse say about the mindset we should have? How do you need to seek God’s plan for your life?
- Read Deuteronomy 20:4. How resilient have you been in your life? Explain. Why is the ability to bounce back a key to emotional health? What is likely to happen if we lack resilience?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
