Stronger Together – Part II

Are you unknowingly carrying something that’s holding your relationships back?

This week we’re moving on to Part 2 of our message on First Aid for Relationships. Last time, we unpacked how selfishness and pride can tear our relationships apart, and this week, we’ll look at two more silent but destructive forces.  We’ll expose the subtle things that often go unnoticed but can cause real damage if left unchecked—and more importantly, we’ll talk about what the Bible says it takes to restore those connections. Join us as we talk about how God’s love can clear out bitterness and insecurity, and restore joy, trust, and peace to our relationships.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How do you think resentment starts to build up in relationships, and what are some small things that can trigger it?
2. Why is resentment compared to high blood pressure in this message? How does that analogy help us understand its impact on relationships?
3. What are some signs that resentment might be present in your heart, even if you haven’t realized it yet?
4. How do you think insecurity affects the way we trust and interact with others? Can you share a time when insecurity might have impacted a relationship in your life?
5. Why is forgiveness so crucial for healing resentment and bitterness? How does it disassemble the “walls” we build around our hearts?
6. In what ways can a small group setting help us practice the forgiveness and selflessness we talked about in this message?
7. What do you think is the hardest part about forgiving someone who has hurt you? How does focusing on God’s love help us get there?
8. How do we shift our focus from ourselves to others when dealing with insecurity or resentment in our relationships?
9. What’s one step you can take this week to begin healing a relationship that’s been damaged by resentment or insecurity?
10. After hearing this message, what do you feel God is calling you to do differently in your relationships moving forward?