TOPIC: NAVIGATING HEALTH CHALLENGES IN THE FAMILY

ICE BREAKER:
What did it feel like going to pick up your first HIV test results?

REFLECTION:
Quoting the Apostle John’s prayer written in 3 John 1:2 NIV “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” We can say with confidence that God’s will for our lives is health. But we also acknowledge that at some point in life, families may face health challenges (physical illness, emotional distress or any other) Whatever the cause, ill-health usually places a significant strain on family spiritual, emotional, social, and financial well-being. It’s in such moments the vows we made ‘in sickness and in health’ gets tested. God’s calls for us faithfully remain a true source of love, comfort, strength and support to one another. We cannot do this without consistently depending on God’s grace to sustain us. This grace is seen and experienced through couples learning to stand together and support one other in the tough seasons. While we believe for great health we must also remember that marriage is not only about celebrating happy moments but about serving one another during difficult seasons.

TEXT:

Job 2:7-10
So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. Then Job took a piece of broken pottery and scraped himself with it as he sat among the ashes.  His wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?”

Jeremiah 33:6
Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.

DISCUSSION

1. Enjoying good health is a blessing that comes with awesome responsibilities, how can couples support each other to live responsibly?
2. Considering Job 2:7-10 and Jeremiah 33:6, how does our faith in God influence the way we navigate through health challenges today?
3. What steps should couples take to put in place better health emergency response in the family?
4. Take time to pray for one another for health and for healing where necessary

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