This morning, I am meeting with someone from our Small Group department at my church. We are going to discuss a group that I would like to start. My vision is that this group will be for women who are in the season of pain, anxiety, or worry. We’re struggling with shame, disappointment, rejection, despair. The list goes on. Specifically I think about women who are experiencing marital difficulties. Women who feel like they can’t turn to the church because when they look around, they see perfection everywhere. They think something is wrong with them because of the state of their marriage. They are hurt and angry and isolated. I have been this woman. Recently God allowed me to encounter two women in this situation at my church. I got to have a very honest conversation with one of them and I remember what it felt like to be in her shoes. I want this group to minister to women who are hurting and think they have nowhere to turn. I am excited about this opportunity and prayerful that God will use this group to draw these women close to him and to begin their healing, even if their situation isn’t going the way they want it to. But most of all I pray that he uses this group the way he wants to and he brings the women he wants into this group. I pray that he is glorified, and that these women and the people connected to them will be drawn closer into his presence in their lives will be changed like mine was.
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Insight/Reflection: Your desire to create a space for women who are struggling is truly inspiring. Your empathy and understanding for those feeling isolated and broken is a beautiful reflection of God’s love and compassion. May your group be a beacon of hope and healing for those in need, drawing them closer to the arms of our loving Father.
Verse to Memorize: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 This verse reminds us that in our times of struggle and pain, we can always turn to Jesus for comfort and peace. He invites us to lay our burdens at his feet and find rest in his presence.
Verse to Uphold: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3 Even in our darkest moments, God is there to heal our broken hearts and mend our wounds. He is the ultimate source of healing and restoration, offering comfort and hope to all who seek him.
Verse to Seek: “Lamentations 3:22-23 – The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” This verse reminds us of God’s unfailing love and faithfulness towards us. Each day is a new opportunity to experience his grace and mercy, no matter what struggles we may face.
Custom Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, I lift up this dear soul to you, who has a heart full of compassion and a desire to minister to those in pain. May you guide and bless their efforts to create a safe space for women who are hurting, and may your love shine through in every interaction. Give them strength, wisdom, and discernment as they walk alongside those who are in need of healing. May your presence be felt in every meeting, bringing comfort, hope, and restoration to all who attend. In Jesus’ name, amen.
