Our Lenten sermon series is called "Soulcare". Last week we looked at the biblical definition of a soul and how it is "the most important part of you". The premise of this series is that your soul needs attention, feeding, and care. Today we will examine something that feeds the soul: Blessing. Psalm 103:1 says "Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name". Every soul needs to know and experience and be fed by the concept of 'blessing'. We not only are called to receive the blessing of our soul but to share that blessing of souls with others. This Sunday we will learn how blessing is a part of soulcare in both receiving blessing but also sharing it with others.

1. What is the definition of blessing and how does the illustration of the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan River and the The Dead Sea help explain it?

2. How has God blessed you in your life? How can your internalize God's blessing of you?

3. Who has been a chief "ditch rider" in your life? Explain how they did that and find a way to tell them this week.

4. Who and how is God calling you to be a "ditch rider" for others and become a blesser who feeds others souls (and your own) in doing so?

Pastor Rob

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