John 12:12-28 Jesus honored Coming to his time of suffering If the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies it bears much fruit Troubled soul – not “save me from this”, but “this is my purpose” Father be glorified

Living For Christ in Health Emotional Well-being Living For Christ Series

I. The Purpose in Christ’s Suffering Jesus’ suffering was substitutionary Isaiah 53:3-5 Our sorrows weighed him down Pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sin Beaten so we could be whole  NASB - Chastening for our well-being  KJV – chastisement for our peace Whipped so we could be healed

The standard for believers – perfect peace Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

Mission and Purpose – Loving God and People too and Making Followers of Jesus

II. Reality of Emotions God given - we are created in his image LoveAngerJoyHatredPeaceFear

Motivators Decisions – the exercise of your will Decisions are made based on  Intellect – knowledge (information)  Feelings – emotions Good decisions are based on good information and healthy emotions Good information is more than sense knowledge, it is revelation of truth Healthy emotions  God given emotions in control  God healed emotions once damaged

Idiot lights on the dashboard

Help you know when something is wrong Emotional management/maintenance What’s wrong?  Spiritual battle?  Physiological problem? (hormones, blood chemical imbalance, tired or sick, hungry)

III. Uncontrolled/Unhealed Emotions Destroys faith – reacting impulsively rather than according to information received Corrupts decisions – emotions given too much weight and throws off balance for good decisions Destroys relationships – hurts, jealousy, offenses, abuse

Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. Ephesians 4: B E ANGRY, AND YET DO NOT SIN ; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not give the devil an opportunity.

Destroys health - Stress (lack of peace) 80-90% of all sickness and disease is stress related Stress defined – an individual’s physical and mental reaction to environmental demands or pressures that are perceived to threaten their well being Disease – dis…ease

IV. Emotional Restoration You’re not alone – Hebrews 4:15-16 Jesus understands our weaknesses He faced all the same testings Come boldly to the throne of grace Receive mercy, find grace when we need it

Unreasonable peace – Philippians 4:6-7 Anxious/worried/stressed for nothing Make requests known to God Attitude of thanksgiving Peace beyond comprehension guard your heart and mind

3 John 1:2 Prosper and good health As soul prospers Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!