2024 年即將結束，讓我們反思神在這一年裡的恩惠。本主日，張國強牧師鼓勵我們操練自己的心和思想，從神的角度看待情況，以感恩的心來回想過去這一年。
As 2024 draws to a close, let us reflect on what God has done for us throughout the year. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung encourages us to train our hearts and minds to view both good and bad situations from God’s perspective and to look back on the past year with gratitude.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

詩篇 Psalm 103:1-5

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
– Share a time you realized you took something for granted. What caused you to forget its value? What happened after your realization?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
– Read the passage. Why is it essential to acknowledge that God’s grace comes from His sovereignty?
– What distinguishes special grace and common grace? Cite examples of how we all experience common grace.

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
– Do you find it easier to focus on the wrongs done to you than on the blessings you have received from God? Why or why not? What encourages and hinders you from doing so?
– Evaluate yourself: Have you been taking God’s grace and blessings for granted in any area of your life? Identify the root causes and roadblocks to living mindfully and gratefully.

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
– What specific steps can you take to cultivate a habit of remembering and giving thanks for God’s grace daily?
– How can you encourage others in your life to adopt a perspective of gratitude rather than complaining?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
– Praise the Lord for His abundant grace, both common and special, which sustains us daily and gives us eternal hope. Give thanks for His forgiveness of sins, healing of diseases, and redemption through Jesus Christ. Rejoice in the satisfaction and fullness we have in His presence, for His mercies are new every morning and His goodness endures forever.
– Repent for the times you have forgotten God’s grace, taking His forgiveness, healing, and blessings for granted. Ask for forgiveness for focusing more on complaints and hardships than on His providence and sovereignty. Pray for a heart of gratitude and humility that always remembers His unmerited favor and love.

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Sa pagtatapos ng taon, alalahanin natin ang kabutihan ng Diyos, ang ating pagkakakilanlan sa Kanya, at ang Kanyang nag-uumapaw na biyaya. Sa linggong ito, hinihikayat tayo ni Pastor Renz Raquion na magbalik-tanaw nang may pasasalamat at mapagpakumbabang pagsunod habang tinatanggap natin ang kapatawaran, pagpapanumbalik, at pagpapala ng Diyos sa atin sa taong 2024.

As the year comes to an end, let us recall God’s goodness, our identity in Him, and His abundant grace. This week, Pastor Renz Raquion urges us to reflect with gratitude and humble obedience as we remember God’s forgiveness, restoration, and blessings throughout 2024.

Basahin sa Bibliya

Psalm 103:1-5

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1. Magdasal bilang panimula.

2. Engage with one another (15-30 mins)
• Magbahagi ng tatlong bagay na pinasasalamatan mo para sa taong ito at nais mong dalhin sa susunod na taon.

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Basahin ang talata. Paano inilarawan ni David kung sino ang Panginoon? Ano ang inihahayag ng mga katangiang ito tungkol sa kung sino ang Diyos?
• Ano ang mga halimbawa ng makamundong pag-iisip? Bakit ang pagpapasalamat sa Diyos ay isang lunas mula sa makamundong pag-iisip at nanlalamig at nanlalayo na puso?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Ngayon na alam mo ang iyong identity, honor, at glory bilang Kristiyano, paano naaapektuhan ang iyong pagtingin sa iyong sarili?
• Pinahintulutan mo ba ang makamundong pag-iisip o isang matigas na puso na maging sagabal sa iyong pasasalamat sa Diyos? Ano ang naghihikayat at humahadlang sa iyo na gawin ito?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• Paano mo sasanayin na alalahanin at ipagdiwang kung sino ang Panginoon sa iyong pang-araw-araw na pamumuhay?
• Anong mga pagkilos ang maaari mong gawin upang laging magkaroon ng pusong nagpapasalamat sa Diyos, lalo na sa pagtatapos ng taon at pagsisimula ang isang bagong taon?

6. Maglaan ng oras para sa pagdadasal (20-30 mins)
• Purihin ang Panginoon na nagpapatawad sa lahat ng ating mga kasalanan, nagpapagaling sa ating mga sakit, at nagliligtas sa atin mula sa kamatayan. Magpasalamat sa Kanyang wagas na pag-ibig at awa at pinupuno ang ating buhay ng mabubuting bagay. Ipagdasal na huwag mong kalimutan ang Kanyang mga sakripisyo at patuloy na ipahayag ang “Hallelujah!” bilang patotoo ng Kanyang kabutihan at katapatan.
• Magsisi sa mga panahong nakalimutan mong kilalanin kung sino ang Panginoon at ang maraming mabubuting bagay na Kanyang ginawa. Ipagtapat ang mga sandaling nag-alinlangan ka sa iyong pagkakakilanlan kay Kristo o hindi mo Sya napasalamatan sa Kanyang wagas na pag-ibig at awa. Humingi ng panibagong puso na umaalala, nagpaparangal, at nagpapasalamat sa Panginoon sa lahat ng pagkakataon.

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Christmas may be a time to express love through gift-giving, feasting, and gatherings, but is this the true meaning of the holiday? This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung shares that the essence of Christmas lies in God’s love, for it is only in His love that we can experience true fulfillment that outshines any temporary affection people can provide.

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提摩太前書 1 Timothy 1:15

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Share a time you witnessed/experienced someone reflecting God’s sacrificial love to someone who may not deserve it. How did that impact your view of God’s love and our call to love like Him?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage and all the verses in the summary. How is God’s love unconditional, sacrificial, and eternal?
• Why can human love never fully satisfy the need for love in our hearts?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Be honest: In what ways do you still seek satisfaction in human love rather than resting in God’s eternal love? Where do you think this focus on conditional human love stems from?
• Evaluate yourself: Have you been desensitized to the true heart of Christmas? What encourages and hinders you from doing so? How does the truth of God’s incomparable love shape your understanding of Christmas this year?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• How will you celebrate Christmas in a way that emphasizes bearing witness to Jesus’ coming rather than just the traditions of the season?
• Who in your family, workplace/school, or community needs to hear the message of God’s love this Christmas? What specific action steps can you take to share it?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Heavenly Father for His incomparable love that sent Jesus into the world to save us sinners. Thank Him for His unconditional, sacrificial, and eternal love—a love that does not depend on who we are but on who He is. Rejoice in the spiritual exchange of Christmas: that He gave us the gift of eternal life through Christ, and in return, He bore our sin and shame. May we never take this love for granted but live as witnesses of His amazing grace.
• Repent for seeking love and satisfaction in human relationships instead of resting in His perfect love. Ask for forgiveness for doubting His unconditional love when you feel unworthy or distant. Pray that you may surrender your heart fully to God, letting go of the fleeting desires of this world and embracing the eternal love He has shown us in Christ.

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Ang tunay na diwa ng Pasko ay higit pa sa mga selebrasyon na karaniwang iniuugnay natin dito. Sa linggong ito, binibigyang-diin ni Rev. Mike Cariño na ang puso ng Pasko ay nasa isang Tagapagligtas na ating tatanggapin, isang Tanda na ating maaasahan, at isang Kuwento na muli’t muling isasalaysay.

The true spirit of Christmas lies beyond the festive celebrations we often associate with it. This week, Rev. Mike Cariño emphasizes that the Heart of Christmas lies in the Savior we receive, a Sign we can rely on, and a Story to be told and retold.

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Luke 2:1-20

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1. Magdasal bilang panimula.

2. Engage with one another (15-30 mins)
• Ibahagi ang kamakailang pagkakataon na talagang napag-isipan mo ang tunay na kahulugan ng Pasko. Paano ito nakatulong sa pagpapahalaga mo sa ginawa ni Jesus bilang ating Tagapagligtas, at paano ito nakaapekto sa iyong relasyon sa Kanya?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Basahin ang talata. Paano natin nakikita ang buhay at misyon ni Jesus dahil isinilang Sya sa manger o sabsaban at nakabalot Sya gamit ng lampin (vv. 7, 12)?
• Paano tumugon ang mga shepherd sa Magandang Balita na kanilang narinig? (vv.8-20) Ano ang kabuluhan o kahalagahan ng kanilang pagtugon?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Suriin ang iyong sarili: Paano mo ipinagdiriwang ang Pasko? Paano nakakaapekto sa iyong kaisipan, pagkilos, at pananalita ang katotohanan ng kapanganakan, buhay, at misyon ni Jesus tuwing ipinagdiriwang ang Pasko?
• Maging honest: Ikaw ba ay puno ng kagalakan at urgency gaya ng mga shepherds na ibahagi ang Magandang Balita ng Pasko sa iba? Bakit o bakit hindi? Ano ang naghihikayat at humahadlang sa iyo na gawin ito?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• Paano mo gagawing nakasentro ang iyong pagdiriwang ng Pasko sa pagtanggap kay Jesus bilang Tagapagligtas sa halip na tumuon sa mga nakasanayang tradisyon?
• Paano mo maipapakita ang pagmamahal ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng pagpapaabot ng kabutihang loob (grace) ngayong Pasko?

6. Maglaan ng oras para sa pagdadasal (20-30 mins)
• Purihin ang Ama sa Langit para sa kaloob ng Kanyang Anak, si Jesus Christ, na naparito bilang Tagapagligtas upang manumbalik sa Kanya ang mga makasalanan. Magpasalamat sa Kanya para sa Magandang Balita na nagdudulot ng kapayapaan sa lahat ng naniniwala. Magalak sa mga palatandaan at pangakong ibinigay Nya sa atin sa Kanyang Salita, at ipahayag ang iyong pasasalamat sa mga pagkakataong ibinigay Nya upang ibahagi sa iba ang kwento ng Pasko.
• Magsisi sa mga panahong ipinagdiwang mo ang Pasko nang hindi nakatuon sa tunay na kahulugan nito. Humingi ng kapatawaran sa hindi pagtanggap kay Jesus bilang iyong Tagapagligtas at sa pag-asa sa mga makamundong bagay sa halip na sa Kanyang mga pangako. Ipanalangin na ikaw ay tumugon sa Magandang Balita nang may pananampalataya at pagkilos, na ibahagi ang Kanyang pag-ibig at kaligtasan sa mga nakapaligid sa iyo.

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No matter how often we read the Book of Job, we can’t help but wonder why God permitted such suffering to befall a righteous man. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung unravels the mystery of a heaven-sent disaster.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

約伯記 The Book of Job

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Share a recent time when you experienced an injustice or suffering that felt undeserved. How did you respond? How did your response impact your faith and others?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Skim through the book of Job. How does the book of Job challenge traditional views of suffering, such as the belief that it is always a result of sin?
• What lessons about God’s sovereignty and wisdom can be learned from His responses to Job (Job 38-41) in contrast to his friends’ views?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Be honest: Do you genuinely believe that God’s wisdom and sovereignty are greater than your own understanding of your situation? Why or why not?
• How do you respond when others challenge your faith or understanding of God during difficult times?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• In what specific ways can you cultivate a habit of worshiping God in the midst of suffering?
• What steps can you take this week to seek God’s voice in a quiet and intentional way, especially when facing difficulties? (Consider setting aside time for prayer and meditating on Psalm 119.)

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Lord for His unfathomable wisdom and sovereignty that are far beyond human understanding. Thank Him for being present in both blessings and suffering, using every situation for His purposes. Rejoice in the assurance that even in the midst of our trials, He remains faithful and in control, working all things for His glory and our ultimate good.
• Repent for the times you have doubted God’s goodness or questioned His justice in moments of suffering. Ask for forgiveness for holding onto limited perspectives, and for failing to trust in God’s perfect wisdom and plan. Pray for a heart that submits fully to God’s sovereignty, even when the reasons for pain remain a mystery.

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Why does a holy God allow a righteous man to suffer? This week, Pastor Joseph Ouano assures us that we can trust in God’s wisdom and goodness even if we don’t understand why we experience suffering. Let us remain steadfast in our faith as we navigate life’s trials.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

Job 42

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Share a recent time when you experienced an injustice or suffering that felt undeserved. How did you respond? How did your response impact your faith and others?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Skim through the book of Job. How does the book of Job challenge traditional views of suffering, such as the belief that it is always a result of sin?
• How does the book of Job reveal God’s sovereignty, wisdom, and goodness amidst suffering?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Be honest: How do you respond emotionally and spiritually when God’s plans differ from your expectations? Where do you think this response comes from?
• Do you find comfort in knowing that God understands your pain and is with you, even in your suffering?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• How will you actively surrender control and trust in God’s wisdom in a specific trial you are currently facing?
• How can you minister to someone who is questioning God’s justice or goodness in their pain?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise God for His sovereignty, wisdom, and goodness, which remain steadfast even in times of suffering. Thank Him for being in control of all things, for understanding our pain, and for caring for us in ways we may not always see or comprehend. Rejoice in His faithfulness and His promise to work all things for the good of those who love Him.
• Repent for the times you have doubted God’s justice or questioned His goodness in your suffering. Ask for forgiveness for attempting to rely on your own understanding rather than trusting in His infinite wisdom and care. Pray for a heart that seeks Him and rests in His sovereignty, even when the reasons for pain remain unclear.

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Dahil limitado ang ating pang-unawa, hindi natin lubos na maiintindihan kung bakit pati ang mabubuting tao ay nagdurusa nang walang dahilan. Ngayong linggo, hinihikayat tayo ni Rev. Mike Cariño na magtiwala sa Diyos, kahit wala tayong malinaw na kasagutan sa problema ng pagdurusa. Alam ng Diyos ang lahat; nananatili Siyang mabuti sa kabila ng mga pagsubok sa buhay, at hawak Niya ang lahat sa Kanyang mga kamay.

With our limited understanding, we can’t fully understand why even good people suffer without reason. This week, Rev. Mike Cariño encourages us to trust in God, even when we don’t have answers for our pain. God is wise, He is good through the storms of life, and He holds everything in His hands.

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Job 42

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1. Magdasal bilang panimula.

2. Engage with one another (15-30 mins)
• Magbahagi ng isang pagkakataon na ang pagkilos o timing ng Diyos ay hindi naayon sa iyong mga inaasahan. Paano ka tumugon? Paano nakaapekto ang iyong pagtugon sa iyong ugnayan sa Diyos at sa sitwasyon?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Tignan ang buong aklat ng Job. Paano nito hinahamon ang mga tradisyonal na pananaw sa pagdurusa (halimbawa: ang paniniwala na ito ay palaging resulta ng kasalanan)?
• Anong mga aral tungkol sa layunin at karunungan ng Diyos ang matututuhan mula sa kabanatang ito sa Job?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Suriin ang iyong sarili: Kapag nahaharap ka sa mga pagsubok, nagtitiwala ka ba na ang Diyos ang may hawak ng sitwasyon at Sya ay may layunin, o kinukuwestiyon mo ba ang Kanyang mga plano? Saan sa tingin mo nag-ugat ang ganitong uri ng pagtugon at pag-iisip?
• Pinanghahawakan mo ba ang mga pangako at katangian ng Diyos, kahit na napakabigat o hindi patas sa buhay? Ano ang naghihikayat at humahadlang sa iyo na gawin ito?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• Paano ka aktibong magtitiwala sa layunin at karunungan ng Diyos sa isang partikular na pagsubok sa iyong buhay?
• Paano mo mahihikayat ang isang taong dumadaan sa pagsubok na magtiwala sa kabutihan, paghihilom at pagpapala ng Diyos sa linggong ito?

6. Maglaan ng oras para sa pagdadasal (20-30 mins)
• Purihin ang Diyos para sa Kanyang hindi nagbabagong layunin, perpektong karunungan, at walang kapares na kabutihan. Magpasalamat sa Kanyang katapatan sa paggamit ng bawat pagsubok para maisakatuparan ang Kanyang mga layunin, sa pagtuturo sa atin sa pamamagitan ng mga pagsubok at hamon sa buhay, at sa Kanyang pangako na hindi Niya tayo iiwanan at pababayaan. Magalak na inihahanda Niya tayo sa mga pagsubok para sa walang hanggang kaluwalhatian na higit sa lahat.
• Pagsisihan ang mga panahong nag-alinlangan ka sa karunungan ng Diyos o nagduda sa Kanyang mga layunin sa mga panahong ikaw ay nahihirapan. Humingi ng kapatawaran sa tuwing ikaw ay umaasa sa iyong limitadong pang-unawa imbes na magtiwala sa Kanyang walang katapusang karunungan. Manalangin para sa isang puso na nananatiling matatag sa pananampalataya, kahit na hindi nakikita ang mga dahilan ng iyong mga pagsubok.

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When Jacob obeyed God’s instructions to return to his homeland, he encountered 400 men sent by Esau to intercept and possibly harm him. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung reflects on how God’s power can turn life’s dilemmas into positive turning points.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

創世紀 Genesis 32

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Share a time when you felt like you were wrestling with a difficult decision or situation. How did it shape you?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the chapter. What was the significance of Jabbok Ford in Jacob’s life, and how did it mark a turning point for him?
• How does Jacob’s encounter with Esau and Pharaoh demonstrate the change in his identity and priorities after meeting God at Jabbok Ford?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• In what areas of your life do you struggle to trust God’s promises or feel insecure about His provision? Where do you think this is coming from?
• Evaluate yourself: Is your identity rooted in being a child of God, or are you still striving to find your worth through worldly achievements or approval? What do you think are the root causes and roadblocks to achieving this?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• What steps can you take to let go of striving for blessings and instead cling to God Himself in your daily life?
• How can you practice surrendering your insecurities or unmet desires to God this week?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Lord for being the God who blesses us abundantly and lovingly wrestles with us to transform our hearts. Thank Him for His patience and faithfulness in leading us from a place of striving for worldly gains to resting in His presence. Rejoice in His grace that allows difficult situations in our lives to become turning points for His glory.
• Repent for the times you have replaced God with the blessings He has given you, valuing His gifts more than His presence. Ask for forgiveness for your lack of trust in His promises, your insecurities, and your striving for control. Pray that you may surrender your grasping heart to Him and seek to reflect His love by becoming a blessing to others.

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Jacob fled his homeland after deceiving his brother Esau, leaving their relationship in ruins. Now, God is calling him to return, but will Esau welcome him back? This week, Pastor July David explores how God can heal and restore broken relationships when we humble ourselves and obey His will.

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Genesis 32

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
– Share a recent conflict you experienced. How did you handle the situation and how did it impact your relationship with the other person?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
– Read the chapter. What does Jacob’s experience teach us about persistence in prayer?
– Identify how society teaches us to resolve conflicts and reconcile with people. Is it consistent with the Bible? Why or why not?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
– Evaluate yourself: Do you approach difficult relationships or conflicts with a prayerful and surrendered heart? What encourages and hinders you from doing so?
– Reflect on any unresolved conflicts in your life. Write down and share how your past actions affected those relationships.

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
– How is God probing you to address and/or reconcile with those unresolved conflicts that you’ve identified? Write down specific action steps you can take to show your desire for reconciliation. This could be as simple as offering a sincere apology, expressing gratitude, or planning a time to talk and listen to each other’s perspectives. Then, write a heartfelt note or prepare for a conversation where you can express your remorse and willingness to make amends.
– Commit to praying daily for a specific relationship or conflict. What will you ask God to help you with as you seek healing?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
– Praise the Lord for being the God of reconciliation, who draws us back to Himself and makes peace possible in our relationships. Thank Him for His grace that softens hearts, His guidance that leads us to healing, and His faithfulness that transforms us through humility and prayer. Rejoice that He never leaves us alone in our struggles and that His love empowers us to pursue genuine restoration.
– Repent for the times you have allowed pride, anger, or fear to prevent you from seeking reconciliation in your relationships. Ask for forgiveness for relying on your own strength rather than bringing your conflicts to God in prayer. Pray that you would surrender your heart to Him, allowing His will to guide you toward humility, healing, and peace.

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Iniwan ni Jacob ang lugar na kinalakihan niya matapos linlangin ang kanyang kapatid na si Esau, na nauwi sa pagkasira ng kanilang relasyon. Ngayon, tinatawag siya ng Diyos na bumalik. Pero tatanggapin pa kaya siya ni Esau? Ngayong linggo, ibabahagi ni Pastor July David kung paano kayang ayusin ng Diyos ang mga nasirang relasyon kapag tayo’y magpapakumbaba at susunod sa Kanyang kalooban.

Jacob fled his homeland after deceiving his brother Esau, leaving their relationship in ruins. Now, God is calling him to return, but will Esau welcome him back? This week, Pastor July David explores how God can heal and restore broken relationships when we humble ourselves and obey His will.

Basahin sa Bibliya

Genesis 32

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1. Magdasal bilang panimula.

2. Engage with one another (15-30 mins)
• Magbahagi ng kamakailang conflict o di pagkakasundo na iyong naranasan. Paano mo hinarap ang sitwasyon at paano ito nakaapekto sa iyong relasyon?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Basahin ang talata. Ano ang itinuturo sa atin ng karanasan ni Jacob tungkol sa pagpupursige sa panalangin?
• Tukuyin kung paano tayo tinuturuan ng lipunan na lutasin ang mga di pagkakasundo sa mga tao. Ito ba ay naaayon sa Bibliya? Bakit o bakit hindi?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Suriin ang iyong sarili: Nilalapitan mo ba ang mga relasyong may conflict o di pagkakaayos sa isang madasalin at mapagkumbabang puso? Ano ang naghihikayat at humahadlang sa iyo na gawin ito?
• Pag-isipan ang anumang hindi nalutas na mga conflict sa iyong buhay. Isulat at ibahagi kung paano nakaapekto ang iyong mga nakaraang aksyon sa mga relasyong iyon.

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• Paano nangungusap sayo ang Diyos na tugunan at makipagkasundo sa mga hindi nalutas na conflict na iyong binanggit? Isulat ang mga konkretong hakbang na maaari mong gawin upang ipakita ang iyong pagnanais na magkaayos kayo. Ito ay maaaring kasing simple ng taos-pusong paghingi ng tawad, pagpapahayag ng pasasalamat, o pagpaplano ng oras upang makipag-usap at makinig sa mga pananaw ng isa’t isa. Pagkatapos, magsulat ng isang taos-pusong letter o maghanda para sa isang pag-uusap kung saan maaari mong ipahayag ang iyong pagsisisi at pagpayag na gumawa ng mga pagbabago.
• I-commit sa araw-araw na panalangin ang isang partikular na relasyon o conflict na meron ka. Ano ang hihilingin mo sa Diyos na tulungan ka patungo sa healing?

6. Maglaan ng oras para sa pagdadasal (20-30 mins)
• Purihin ang Panginoon sa pagiging Diyos ng pagkakasundo at pagkakaayos, na naglalapit sa atin pabalik sa Kanyang sarili at ginagawang posible ang kapayapaan sa ating mga relasyon. Magpasalamat sa Kanyang biyaya na nagpapalambot sa mga puso, sa Kanyang patnubay na umaakay sa atin sa kagalingan, at sa Kanyang katapatan na nagbabago sa atin sa pamamagitan ng pagpapakumbaba at panalangin. Magalak na hindi Niya tayo pinabayaang mag-isa sa ating mga pagsubok at ang Kanyang pagmamahal ay nagbibigay sa atin ng kalakasan upang ituloy ang tunay na pagpapanumbalik.
• Pagsisihan ang mga sitwasyong pinahintulutan mo ang pagmamataas, galit, o takot na humadlang sa iyo sa makipagayos sa iyong mga relasyon. Humingi ng kapatawaran para sa pag-asa sa iyong sariling lakas sa halip na dalhin ang iyong mga conflict sa Diyos sa panalangin. Ipanalangin na isuko mo ang iyong puso sa Kanya, na nagpapahintulot sa Kanyang kalooban na gabayan ka tungo sa pagpapakumbaba, pagpapagaling, at kapayapaan.

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