Father's Day: Honor Above Shame

Some thoughts to think through during this week:

1.) It is true of men and women that we all at times of our lives deal with shame, fear, doubt, and uncertainty. Why is that? What lingering shame do you struggle with and why?

2.) What does it mean to you that God had given you a Spirit of power, love, and self-control? Knowing that, how can you battle shame and trust that God approves of you and values you?

3.) If you were free of shame and fear, how would it affect your life, your family, your friends, your goals and dreams? How would it affect your relationship with God and your ability to love your neighbor?

Bonus thought: Maybe you don’t struggle with shame or fear… but you most assuredly know people who do. What or how can you help speak truth into their lives and therefore strengthen and honor them?