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What I have learned about staying mentally and emotionally healthy:

1. Show

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1

2. Seek

Mental health is never about one magic key. It’s about a bundle of healthy choices. (See 1 Kings 19:4-7)

3. Set

It is senseless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night,
fearing you will starve to death; for God wants his loved ones to get their proper rest. Psalm 127:2 TLB (See Hebrews 10:25)

4. Stop

A wise person is hungry for truth while the fool feeds on trash. Proverbs 15:14 NLT (See Matt 6:22-23 and Romans 8:6)
TLC mental health support group info: tlc.org/support

5. Start

My go-to Scripture prayers: The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), Psalm 23, Jesus’ Invitation (Matt. 11:28-20)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. René pointed out that mental health is the result of many factors, not one “magic key.” Which of the factors below do you need to strengthen?

   • Community
   • Daily and weekly routine
   • Diet (food & content)
   • Bible reading
   • Exercise
   • Medication (if needed)
   • Sleep
   • Prayer
   • Other__
     

2. What is a routine that works for you: Meals, exercise, sleep, work, study, etc.? Write down your general daily or weekly routine. If you do not have a routine, write down a simple outline of a schedule you will try this week.

3. Read 2 Corinthians 4:1-10. What various keys to Paul’s own mental health do you see in these verses?
4. Action step: Choose one of the daily prayers René suggests in point 5 (or another Scripture) and try praying through it each morning this week.

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