5 Seconds of Summer
Song: Amnesia
Album: 5 Seconds of Summer
By: Sarah Taylor
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Theme
Relationships
Teaching Point
Our identity is not to be found in earthly relationships but in our relationship with God the Father.
Opening Discussion
Ever experienced a bad break-up? Maybe a boyfriend/girlfriend broke up with you? Maybe a friend just left you hanging? How did you feel? How did you cope with the heartache?
Discussion
In their song “Amnesia,” 5 Seconds of Summer describes what it can feel like to go through breakup. Maybe you’re the one sitting on the sidelines watching your girlfriend/boyfriend move on with their life. You’re feeling depressed and lonely, like nothing is right in the world.
While these emotions are normal and can be expected, as Christians we must realize to whom our hearts truly belong. Maybe we feel like we’ve given everything to this other person. But as Christians we must realize that our everything – our identity – is found in God the Father!
Isaiah 43: 1-3 says “But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”
Conclusion
Maybe after a breakup you feel worthless, maybe you feel a bit like Bella from Twilight when Edward leaves – like your world has quit spinning. To put that much weight and self-worth into a relationship is never healthy. As a Christian, as a child of God - you are a unique creation – created specifically by God the Father for His purpose. Your worth is found in Him alone as He calls you by name for His purpose. To find your worth in Him will be enough to help you through any trial – through rushing rivers, through tongues of flame, and through a bad breakup.
Song: Amnesia
Album: 5 Seconds of Summer
By: Sarah Taylor
[email protected]
Theme
Relationships
Teaching Point
Our identity is not to be found in earthly relationships but in our relationship with God the Father.
Opening Discussion
Ever experienced a bad break-up? Maybe a boyfriend/girlfriend broke up with you? Maybe a friend just left you hanging? How did you feel? How did you cope with the heartache?
Discussion
In their song “Amnesia,” 5 Seconds of Summer describes what it can feel like to go through breakup. Maybe you’re the one sitting on the sidelines watching your girlfriend/boyfriend move on with their life. You’re feeling depressed and lonely, like nothing is right in the world.
While these emotions are normal and can be expected, as Christians we must realize to whom our hearts truly belong. Maybe we feel like we’ve given everything to this other person. But as Christians we must realize that our everything – our identity – is found in God the Father!
Isaiah 43: 1-3 says “But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”
Conclusion
Maybe after a breakup you feel worthless, maybe you feel a bit like Bella from Twilight when Edward leaves – like your world has quit spinning. To put that much weight and self-worth into a relationship is never healthy. As a Christian, as a child of God - you are a unique creation – created specifically by God the Father for His purpose. Your worth is found in Him alone as He calls you by name for His purpose. To find your worth in Him will be enough to help you through any trial – through rushing rivers, through tongues of flame, and through a bad breakup.