Summary of March 8 Care Group

We started by singing about the glory of our Redeemer. Tony read to us from Psalm 86: 8-10 "You are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name." We discussed many themes that apply not only to our marriages, but to our personal trials as well. They were:

1. Satan attacks in many ways, trying to get us to be overwhelmed by our past sins and our guilt and to make us feel disqualified. But Jesus has done such a magnificent work that all our sins are covered. He does NOT hold us under the power of past failures/sins. It does us well to remember what He has done much more than what we have done!
2. Phil 4 "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." We must remember to give our concerns to God and hold on to His word in all circumstances. He is pleased with us when we put His word and His way first in our lives.
3. Solid doctrine helps us to battle temptations, sins, and life's trials. As we hold fast to what He has taught us to trust in His character we remember His faithfulness and goodness.