Soul Care
How does Leviticus 26:3–6 show that following God helps care for our soul?
“‘If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, 4 I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees their fruit. 5 Your threshing will continue until grape harvest and the grape harvest will continue until planting, and you will eat all the food you want and live in safety in your land. 6 I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down and no one will make you afraid. I will remove wild beasts from the land, and the sword will not pass through your country
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God promises peace, safety, and rest: things our souls need to be healthy. Soul care is about staying connected to God, and these verse shows that obedience and trust in Him lead to calm, security, and wholeness on the inside, not just blessings on the outside.
Deuteronomy 30:19 This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.
Which of the following is an example of a soul self-care activity? A. prayer B. scripture meditation C. Journaling D. Solitude E. All of the above
All of the above
Prayer- Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Scripture meditation - Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Psalm 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect,] reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
Journaling - Habakkuk 2:2 And the Lord answered me:“Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.
Solitude- Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
A friend keeps venting to you nonstop, and you feel drained. What kind of self-care do you need?
What is boundaries/emotional self-care? Galatians 6: 5 “for each one should carry their own load”
Galatians 6:5 vs Galatians 6:2. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ
Jesus asked, "What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet loses this?
What is Soul? . Matt 16:26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
I take breaths in through my nose and out through my mouth.
What is Deep breathing?
It's a powerful practice that allows our bodies to relax and move. Genesis 1:7, God's breath made us move. Anytime we breathe, we become mindful of our emotions, thoughts, and actions
Stress often creates tension, which can hinder personal growth. By engaging in deep breathing, we can help release this tension and better process our emotions with God.
What is the first step to support someone who’s going through a hard time?
What is Listen? - Galatians 6:2 “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ”.
When a person messes up, what does Psalm 23: 3 say God will do for our souls?
What is Restores/ Renew/ Refresh?. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalm 23:3
According to science, how long do emotions chemically last in the body? A. It depends on the person b. 90 seconds c. 60 seconds
What is 90 seconds?
Neuroscientist believes that when a person encounters a situation that triggers intense emotions, it takes 90 seconds for the chemicals in the body to process the feelings associated with that situation. The verse "Be angry, but do not sin" reflects God's message to Cain, indicating that while unpleasant emotions like anger and jealousy can lead to sin, it is essential to master those feelings. FEEL the emotions, but do not ACT on JUST the emotions.
You feel angry because it seems your best friend receives more acknowledgment from others than you do. Your mind keeps telling you, “I’m not enough.” How does the scripture want you to address this thought?
Challenge the thought with the word of God. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ”.
According to Jesus, people cannot destroy this eternal part of you.
What is Soul? Matthew 10:28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
What keeps emotions longer?
What is thinking?
You are stressed overwhelmed and unsure what to do, instead of praying you scroll on your phone for hours. What is your soul lacking in this moment ?
Connection with God/ peace/rest for the soul
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28 ESV
According to leviticus 26: 14 -17, How can disobedience affect our lives?
“‘But if you will not listen to me and carry out all these commands, 15 and if you reject my decrees and abhor my laws and fail to carry out all my commands and so violate my covenant, 16 then I will do this to you: I will bring on you sudden terror, wasting diseases and fever that will destroy your sight and sap your strength. You will plant seed in vain, because your enemies will eat it. 17 I will set my face against you so that you will be defeated by your enemies; those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee even when no one is pursuing you.
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Disobedience can bring stress, confusion, and distance from God
Galatians 6:8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
Is it okay to sometimes get rid of or ignore our emotions? True or false?
False. Whenever we numb ourselves to unpleasant emotions, we risk missing out on positive emotions like happiness and joy. Unpleasant emotions motivate us to act against injustice and wrongdoing.
What does it mean to “stand” in someone else’s “shoe” and why is it important?
To understand how others feel, think, and behave in situations and understand from their perspective. Matthew 7:12 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets”.