LOVE SIMPLIFIED - FEBRUARY
WEEK 1 - WHAT I WISH I KNEW:
OVERVIEW: Connor talked about practical things that he wishes he knew before getting married. Those 7 points were, 1) boundaries are for our benefit 2) theres no such thing as the one 3) the habits you have now will be the habits you have in marriage 4) no matter how in love you are, you are marrying a different person 5) finding the right person makes the relationship easier not easy 6) create a life to invite someone into 7) the longing in your soul can never be fulfilled by another person
QUESTIONS:
Out of these 7 points, which ones stood out the most?
What point surprised you to hear the most?
What point challenges you the most
How can you be intentional with relationships using these tips?
ACTION: Take a moment to all write down (or share) goals you have for your relationships and how to implement these 7 tips into your relational life!
WEEK 2 - IT STARTS WITH YOU:
OVERVIEW: Emily Franklin spoke on the importance in recognizing the pain in your own life. She pointed out that is we dont recognize our pain, it will manifest in negative ways and often times that is in relationships. She encouraged us all to try and heal from our pain before we bring someone else into our life!
QUEATIONS:
Is there pain in your life you haven’t acknowledged? Think on this and reflect to see if its negatively impacting your relationships…
If you are single, in a relationship, married, or anything in between, pain effects us… Has there been a time in your life that pain in your life has resurfaced in a relationship?
Open up a time for your group to talk about some deep pains in your life and work through hose together. The best place to start healing is in a group of trusted people!
ACTION:
Write down the pains in your life that are still hurting you continually. How can you take steps to heal that. Also write down the pains you may have caused in someone else and consider asking for forgiveness.
WEEK 3 - RELATIONSHIP PANEL:
OVERVIEW: this week, the guys and girls split up to answer all types of questions… if you are a CO-ED group, feel free to discuss but these questions are more tailored towards an all female group or an all male group!
QUESTIONS:
What in the panel stood out to you most?
Was there anything hard to hear?
Did anyone find freedom in confession or healing?
How was it to just be girls / just be guys?
WEEK 4 - THE FOUNDATION:
OVERVIEW: Rob talked about the importance of building a strong foundation in a relationship. How if your relationship is not first built on Jesus then you cannot build a steady relationship on top of that
QUESTIONS:
How important is it to you to date someone who is a christ follower
If you’re in a relationship OR single its not to late to built a steady foundation- what are some practical ways you can build a strong foundation
It is most important to be right with God before we can be right with another human- Do you prioritize God over human relationships. If not- how can we do better?
ACTION:
A firm foundation starts with you. How can you take steps to build your life on a firm foundation. If you are in a relationship, take a moment to evaluate the foundation you have built, and consider the things you can work on to build!