Soul Talk - Remember You Are Dust

February 14/15, 2015

read psalm 103

For He knows how we are formed, 

   He remembers that we are dust. Psalm 103:14

Regularly remembering that God is God and you are not allows you to live in God's love and freedom as you learn to rely on Him day to day. He has a specific plan designed around your limitations. When you try to live outside of those plans, you’ll find yourself angry, bitter, jealous and exhausted. You can take it one step further and say that you need to live within your family’s limitations. Free your family to be who God designed you to be.

learning to live as dust . . .

1. What are your/family limitations? 

• How much sleep do you need? 
• Do you have special health needs? Do you get enough exercise and eat well?
• Do you have people you can ask for help when you’re feeling overwhelmed? 
• Do you take on too much responsibility? Not enough responsibility?
• Have you discovered the things that feed your soul? 

2. Do you recognize your mortality?

• In reading Psalm 103, what can you find in this Psalm about your mortality and how it fits into God’s plan? 
• How can it be a gift to you?

3. Have you accepted the love of YHWH, the Creator?

Many of us have been deeply hurt by life, by others, and maybe you even feel you’ve been hurt by God. Sometimes it’s hard to accept God’s love for us. But when we have a true heart level understanding of the depth of love He has for us, it’s transformational. 

• What does Psalm 103 say about God’s love for you? 
• Are you in need of a heart level transformation? 

Take some time to PRAY together for God to come and speak to your heart of His love and mercy and freedom. SHARE God's love with those in your small group by telling them what you appreciate about them.

  

4. Awaken to who you were made to be

READ through Psalm 103 and find who you were made to be. For example, in the first few verses you can see that you were made to be healed and redeemed and renewed. PRAY together for God to open your eyes to who you were meant to be. THINK about how He created you and the gifts He’s given you. 

• How can all of these things, even your limitations, work together for His benefit and yours? 
• How can your design as a family be of benefit? 
• How can your design as a small group help others and help each other?

next steps

   worship

Join us in prayer beginning February 17 @6pm in the Fireside Room at JW.

Also, if you attend a Sunday morning worship service, would you and your group pray and consider moving as a group to a Saturday night service? You could help those who are new to JW by opening up seats during the busiest times.

   

   belong

Spend some time praying as a group. 
   
   grow
Choose one practical aspect of limitation you will start embracing.

Further reading:
   Prayer – Richard Foster
   The Good and Beautiful Life – James Bryan Smith
   Invitation to Solitude and Silence:

     Experiencing God’s Transforming Presence – Ruth H. Barton

   serve
Attend "Discover Your Design" at Camille's on Wednesday, March 18 @6:30pm to find how God designed you to help others.

   share
Consider attending the BFC informational meeting on Saturday, February 21 @4pm in the Prayer Room. Contact Rick Podolak at 715.271.6944 or rpodolak@prodigy.net.