Bible Study of the Week: You Belong

Your joy is connected with knowing who God is and how you belong to him. God is who He says He is and you are His. - Candace Payne Do I Belong? by Candace Payne, from session one of You Belong He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. — Colossians 1:17 NIV WELCOME Welcome to Bible Study of the Week, where each week we give you access to the entire first session of a Bible study by leading authors, pastors, ministry leaders, and Bible study teachers! Here's Candace Payne with more... * Belonging is a big deal to us humans. To really be a part of something. To feel truly wanted and accepted. To be connected to others in meaningful ways. We seemingly spend our lives trying to be somebody’s something (friend, spouse, parent, idol, leader, mentor, boo, babe). It is no wonder then that to not belong is one of our biggest fears. The terror of this concept leaves us always evaluating where we stand with others. What do they think of me? How do I fit? Do I really belong? I believe that the answer is a resounding “Yes!” and, over the course of this study, I hope God shows you just how much! What are you hoping to see happen in your life during the course of this study? What might God want for you during this time? Your life is not your own: it belongs to God. To ‘be yourself’ is to be and do what God wants you to be and do, knowing that God created you for a mission and knows you and your mission better than you do. ~ Leonard Sweet ABOUT THE STUDY Our world seems to be built around belonging. We create communities, seek out friendships, build families, plan parties, and connect on social media. No matter who you are, something inside you longs to belong. Over the course of this study, we will be exploring together the truth of who and whose you are according to God and what that means for your life. In the process, you will experience that you are God’s and He is yours. This study was crafted to help you see, without a doubt, that You Belong. Watch Session One: * * * Continue to our blog to watch the video, read the rest of the study, and read the remaining content from You Belong. Your Turn Come share your thoughts on You Belong on our blog. We want to hear from you! PRAY This crafted prayer is intended to help you open your heart and mind to God during this study. Pray these words aloud or in your mind as a practice of embracing your belonging. Prayer of Belonging God, I want to know deeply who You say You are. In knowing You more fully, I find my identity and belonging in You. As my heart longs to fit in or feel fulfilled, I will trust in You. Through the roles You play in my life, the relationship You have with me, and by Your very nature, I understand how I belong to You. Thank you for paying such a high price to make me Your own. Thank You for being a Father to my orphan heart. Thank You for being my first love. Thank You for creating me with a purpose to live with assignment and authority under Your Son Jesus’ leading and instruction. Thank You for shepherding my wandering soul. Thank You for grafting me into Your family and pruning me so that I flourish. I want to know who You are so intimately that the joy I experience overflows from understanding how I belong to You. And, God, above all, I echo the words Paul wrote in Philippians 3:12: …I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me… I open my heart. Will You open my eyes and ears as well? In Jesus’ name, Amen. What if you knew what it meant to truly belong? Launching in June! Pre-order now + save 30% off And get free shipping* with code HOPE until 4/30/2020. You Belong: Because God Is Who He Says He Is by Candace Payne STUDY GUIDE Regular Price: $15.99 Sale Price: $11.19 (30% off) Learn More BEST NEWS – Belonging Has Nothing to Do with Us At All! Have you ever wondered why a true sense of fulfillment, abundance, freedom, joy, and connection seems elusive? Sometimes our biggest questions are answered in ways we just didn’t consider. With insight and exuberance, Bible study teacher Candace Payne walks through the five ways God names Himself in relation to us and how each name adds a layer of truth to how we belong. It has nothing to do with us, but everything to do with Him and He meets us at every turn to prove it. In this six-session video Bible study, dig deep into the characteristics of the God who claims us, considers us, names us, and loves us. Understanding who we are through who God says He is erases all the boxes we’ve put ourselves and others into and unleashes joy-filled freedom. This study challenges groups to get honest and real in their discussion time and to explore the truth in what Scripture says about who God is and what that means about us. It also includes personal “fun work” instead of homework that will inspire you to think differently and respond to all things more like a true Child of God. Sessions include: Do I Belong? The Good Shepherd The Heavenly Father The Bridegroom The Head of the Body The Source of Belonging Designed for use with You Belong Video Study (9780310113348), sold separately. Streaming video also available. Shop now and save... Shop the entire collection of You Belong study materials  Save 30% off when you pre-order + get free shipping* with code HOPE now until 4/30/2020. SHOP NOW     You  Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog are subscribed to FaithGateway Bible Studies. FaithGateway ~ our mission is to help you grow and share your faith. Copyright © 2020 HarperCollins Christian Publishing.  All Rights Reserved. 501 Nelson Place, Nashville, TN  37214  USA Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions *Manage Your Email Preferences or Unsubscribe

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