Week 2
I never knew that I could feel so vulnerable in my life. I felt wide open and susceptible to the many things surrounding me... people, places, sounds, environments, you name it. After my dad passed away, I had to learn to put Proverbs 4:23 into practice, I had to guard my heart... no questions about it. One of those areas in which I guarded my heart was relationships with those around me. I learned to pick a core group of people with whom I could surround myself for a period of time; people who created a safe environment for me to heal and move forward in my journey. I'd like to share with you about what a core group looks like and why they are so beneficial to have in our lives for times like these!
Click the image below to view the full episode of Chapter 2: Guard Your Heart. I have also designed a study guide for this video along with questions for the week. If you desire to use this study guide, a printable PDF version is provided by clicking the link below the video. Enjoy week two of the Beauty for My Ashes Devotional Series!
-Whitney
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Beauty for My Ashes
STUDY GUIDE
Chapter Two
Video Questions
1. After a loss, especially initially, we can be very _________________________.
2. It’s important to surround ourselves with a ______________________ group of people.
3. People who pray ______________ you and pray _______________ you.
4. People who _________________________ to you and _______________________ with you.
5. True or False: When we bottle up feelings and emotions inside of us, we tend to react in unhealthy ways. __________________
6. People who help bring _________________________________.
7. Find people who will ___________________________ in you.
“Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life.”
-Proverbs 4:23
Questions for the Week
1. At any point after the loss (or losses) in your life, did you experience feelings of vulnerability due to grief?
2. What boundaries have you or did you set in place to guard your heart during the healing process?
3. Do you feel as if you have a core group of people surrounding you in your healing process?
4. If so, what qualities do they possess? What characteristics do they have that you find to be comforting or helpful?
5. How often do you share with your core group about how you are feeling or where you are at on the healing journey? Are you comfortable and able to share with your group about things other than the loss?
6. If you do not feel as if you have a core group of people surrounding you currently, write down a few names or places that you feel could help you in finding a core group. Remember, your core group could consist of one person, a handful of people, or more.