I Wonder... Am I Loved?
October 15, 2023 • Pastor Steve • Romans 5:8, Isaiah 30:20–21, Ephesians 3:17–19, Matthew 22:37–40, 1 John 4:9–12
And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. Isaiah 30:20-21
Did you grow up in a home with neglect and addiction? Did you feel protected? Was there abuse?
Did your parents struggle with money? Were your basic needs not met?
Were you often overlooked by your parents? Did you not feel listened to? Or was love withheld from you?
Were you abandoned by a family member? Did your birth order seem to cause you to be overlooked?
Did you grow up in a home where grades and performance were the focus?
Did you feel unimportant? Was perfection expected of you? Did you feel as though you didn't measure up?
Did you feel overly pressured to make a difference in the world? Was service and legacy always placed above your needs?
If you can relate to any of these questions, then you are not alone. So does the rest of the human race. We are often at the mercy of these issues well into adulthood. How we answer these questions determine how we treat others and how we handle issues of identity, behavior, and beliefs. Join us as the teaching team helps us apply God's word to the unanswered questions of our lives.
The Seven Wonders of the World:
I wonder, am I safe?
I wonder, am I secure?
I wonder, am I loved?
I wonder, am I wanted?
I wonder, am I successful?
I wonder, am I good enough?
I wonder, do I have purpose?