Do you ever struggle with…
People, Problems, or Pain in your Heart?
I do. I struggle with people a lot. Relationships can be really difficult at times. Some folks are just hard to get along with. I’ve also found it hard to get close to people at times or let them get close to me. And sometimes I do things in relationships that I really don’t want to do. Sometimes I get angry and hold a grudge. Usually I can speak the words of forgiveness, but in all honesty I don’t always forgive in my heart. And frankly, sometimes relationships are so hard that I turn to things in search of comfort and joy and pretty much put people on the back burner.
I struggle with problems, too. A number of them are relationship problems. Others are financial or health-related. Some have to do with my work. I know life won’t be problem free, but I still find myself yearning for things to be “the way they’re supposed to be.” Even though I know my problems won’t all go away, I wish I could at least find more peace.
And I do have pain in my heart. More than I realized. I’ve been hurt by people and hurt by life. Not nearly as bad as some people, but hurt still. As a result, I don’t always feel that good about myself. I sometimes feel inferior. Frankly, some days I feel like a mess and feel like I ought to be a lot more together than I am.
Does any of this sound familiar? Do you have trouble in your relationships? Do you have problems that won’t go away and that rob you of peace? Do you hurt in your heart?
Would you be interested in a journey toward handling all this better? LifeQuest is a spiritual and practical support and teaching resource intended to help us on the journey toward wholeness of life and relationships. It won’t solve all our problems. In fact, if we have deep-seated issues or addictions, we probably need to seek out a professional counselor or twelve step program in addition to LifeQuest. And LifeQuest certainly won’t make all our problems go away or make everyone treat us right. But the ideas it contains are helping me make progress in my struggle. It is a resource that can help us all on our journey.
LifeQuest
Journey Toward Wholeness of Life and Relationships
LifeQuest consists of teaching, prayer, materials for personal reflection, plus a supportive environment for discussing ways we can live and relate better. It is an opportunity for us to make changes that will lead to wholeness of life and relationships.
LifeQuest can help you …
• Find spiritual and practical ways of living a whole life and having better relationships
• Learn insights about the issues and dynamics that lie behind people’s feelings and behaviors, including our own.
• Find support for the journey, in the form of struggling, open, honest, caring people who are fellow-travelers.
LifeQuest meets at the NorthWest Church of Christ, in the fellowship hall, on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 pm. Sessions last approximately twelve weeks, with breaks in between. To find out when the next session begins or to ask other questions, e-mail Marvin Bryant at marvin@nwChurch.us or call him at 688-3002
Assembly Schedule
Sunday
8:30am Worship
9:45am Bible Class
11:00am Worship
6:00pm Worship
Sometimes I get angry and hold a grudge. Usually I can speak the words of forgiveness, but in all honesty I don’t always forgive in my heart. And frankly, sometimes relationships are so hard that I turn to things in search of comfort and joy and pretty much put people on the back burner. 
LifeQuest can help you … 
