![]() ![]() We all have some kind of “emotional baggage” that we carry from our past. At some level, every family is dysfunctional. Not only the color of our skin, our height, or our genetic code, but our strengths and weakness, the patterns of how we relate to other people and deal with conflict, the values we live by, the faith we practice - all of this and more has been shaped by our past - specifically our family and childhood. For most of us, the single greatest influence on our life other than Jesus is our family of origin. Put another way, our present has been directly shaped by our past. Who we are today has been directly shaped by where we come from. How can we “be there for each other” during this practice? ![]() ![]() How can we make this Community a safe place to deal with emotional pain from our past? How does everybody feel about going on this journey as a Community? Scared? Excited? Unsure? Ready to bolt for the door? Transition back to one large group (5 minutes)Īsk a few questions about the last week’s practice: How does the idea of dealing with your past make you feel? Scared? Terrified? Sad? Guilty? How would you describe your family or origin? Then talk through the following debrief questions:ĭid you listen to the teaching? What did you think? If you are in a Community of seven or more, divide into small groups of 3–4 people each (ideally same gender). Have somebody lead a prayer asking the Holy Spirit to lead and guide your time together.ĭebrief the teaching in small groups (15–20 minutes) Gather together as a Community in a comfortable setting (around a table, on the couch, the floor of a living room, etc.). ![]()
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