How Embracing Weakness Can Change Your Life | Mindset Week 3

Maybe now more than ever, we’re all wishing we had some super powers. If you could have any super power, or you just want to morph into your favorite superhero, what would it be and why?

The world around us influences our minds— career, media, social life, government, education, and even church impact how we think. What’s an area in your life you want to be more of a superhero? What influences around you make it hard to believe you have that power?

When it comes to a healthy mindset, pride and shame are our biggest villains. They either say we’re better than others (pride) or that we’re not enough (shame). Brainstorm some examples of how these shady characters can sneak up on you.

Pride and shame don’t just hurt us, they also affect others we’re in relationship with. What’s one situation this week where that’s happened? Share with the group how you can choose humility, and lean into God’s power this week by connecting with that person to reconcile. Then do it.

We can’t combat pride and shame on our own. We need God’s power, and we need to believe we are worthy of all that he has to give us. Read 2 Corinthians 12:9, then take turns praying a blessing like this over each person in the group. “God, thank you for ____. I pray that you show them how worthy they are in your eyes this week. Amen.”