|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
|
Introduction
Welcome to the Bible Tips For Happiness Support Group Program. It is our hope that this workbook and its accompanying support group will help you experience improved happiness.
The Bible is a time-tested manuscript filled with guiding principles that can educate, comfort and heal those who struggle with anxiety and depression. If you feel that the quality of your life is less than it could be, then the Bible is the book you need. In John 10:10, Jesus tells us that he came to give us “life, and life more abundant.” Then ask yourself this: Does abundant life include bouts with anxiety and depression? Surely, it cannot.
It has been stated that the root of all mood disorders is fear. If this is so, the Bible repeatedly talks about an antidote to fear – faith. It also talks about the development of faith. Could a person develop the attribute of faith to a point where fear no longer hinders their daily living? Are their other attributes that a person needs to develop in order to live free of anxiety and depression? These are vital questions that we seek to answer as you work your way through the program.
Support Group Meetings The support group meeting format embraces a multi-person participation approach. This is to give many people an opportunity to assist in the preparation and delivery of the truths taught in the program. This serves also to improve the self-esteem of the participants, which is a valuable asset for people struggling with a mood disorder.
In addition to putting an emphasis on good biblical theology, this program promotes the importance of confidentiality. It is important that people feel free to speak what is on their hearts. Confidentiality makes it easier for this to happen.
Another emphasis of the Bible Tips program is to lead people to a personal relationship with God, through His Son, Jesus Christ. The Bible implores us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. We share how Jesus paid the penalty for our sin by allowing himself to be crucified on the cross. Because of this, we give our lives to God and ask him to live through us. We believe a decision to follow Jesus is a definite asset in receiving healing for emotional wounds.
Post-Meeting Support We believe it is important that each member of our support groups has access to daily telephone support during the week. This is a large task. Thus, we are always looking for new people to join us in providing this extensive support. It enriches, both, the lives of those who receive support, as well as the lives of those who give support.
We hope that after you have read this workbook, you will want to have a part in helping us help people. Whether you are someone who is pursuing recovery or someone who would like to help others find recovery, we extend a warm welcome to you.
So, enjoy the read. And, let us know what you think. We value your comments. And we look forward to hearing from you in the very near future. Note: The Bible Tips for Happiness Support Group Program is a recovery tool. It is not intended to take the place of professional counselling.
|
||||||||||||||
