Trapped in My Mind

Depression, loneliness, grief ... let's talk about it. Now that I'm growing in my faith, should I have it all together? If I'm seeking God, why do I feel this way? Does God see what I'm going through? Come find out what God's Word says about suffering & mental health. You won't regret it!

Questions to consider:

• What lies are you currently believing about God or yourself?
• How are you coming to God in your emotional/mental distress?
• How are you actively growing in your emotional awareness?
• Are you fully trusting God with all areas of your life?
• Are you allowing God to use suffering in your life to advance the gospel?

Application steps:

• Battle Buddy: someone who knows 100% of your story, someone who can help you fight lies & temptations
• Battle Verses: 3-5 quick truths from scripture you can memorize & pray over yourself - ex: “you will not leave me or forsake me"

Scripture referenced:

• Isaiah 53:3
• Psalm 34:18
• Luke 13:4-5
• 2 Corinthians 1:8-9
• Hebrews 12:6-7
• Romans 8:17
• 1 Corinthians 1:3-5

Resources:

• When the Darkness Will Not Lift by John Piper
• Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen

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Podcaster: Hallie Townsend

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This is a breakout session from SMC 2021 (Student Mobilization Conference)