The Courage to Love Those Who Are Hard to Love (Pt 2) – Ep. 82

November 30, 2021

00:00 32:48

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At times, God’s call to love others persistently and sacrificially can feel confusing, especially if the individual we’re reaching out to behaves in unhealthy and hurtful ways. How can we love well, in a way that is healthy and emotionally and mentally safe?

In this episode, Jennifer discusses ways our insecurities and past hurts can pose personal challenges, how God uses those challenges to create increased beauty within us, and the importance of establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries in all our interactions.

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Resource mentioned: Becoming His Princess Bible Study Video Week One: https://bit.ly/3o5qHFG

Group Discussion Questions:

1.What did you find most helpful in today’s episode and why?
2.How often do you pause to evaluate your reactions to particular people or situations?
3.In what ways have your insecurities or past hurts colored your perception during disagreements or relationally tense moments?
4.Consider someone with whom you often experience difficulty. How much of your ongoing issues might be exacerbated by unresolved hurts from your past?
5.When, if ever, do you find yourself getting sucked into someone else’s drama?
6.What are some ways you can avoid this?
7.How well do you “shake off” rejection?
8.What might healthy boundaries look like in your situation?
9.What do you find most challenging when it comes to establishing or maintaining healthy boundaries?
10.What is one action step you feel God is wanting you to take after having listened to this podcast episode?

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