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CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S RETREAT THEME: HEALER OF BROKEN HEARTS
The death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of something dear…we all suffer heartache. Heartbreak. These are the moments that will define us if we let them. Thankfully, God promises He will mend our broken hearts if only we turn to Him.
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Suggested Scriptures:
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Healer of Broken Hearts Icebreakers:
Biblical Encounter:
Divide everyone into smaller groups of 4-6.
Say to the groups: Pretend you have a chance to have a conversation with a person from the Bible besides Jesus. Who would it be, why them, and what would you want to talk about? Have each person share with their small group.
Choose an Icebreaker
You won’t go wrong with any of our 5 Favorite Retreat Icebreakers.
Healer of Broken Hearts Crafts/Activities:
Beautifully Broken Things
With this craft, you will enact the “breaking”, “mending” and finally the ”gilded-beautification” of your own personal piece of pottery as we contemplate the ways in which brokenness has appeared in our lives and the ways in which our Father can recreate us, working all things, even broken things, for our good and His glory.
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Healer of Broken Hearts: Small Group Discussion Questions:
1. Share/Discuss a hurt in your life or in the life of a close family member or friend.
2. Why do we experience heartbreak like this?
3. Describe a specific time you recognized God in the midst of your heartbreak.
Healer of Broken Hearts: Individual Reflection Questions:
Individual reflection questions can be found in the Healer of Broken Hearts Bundle along with speaker’s outline notes, scripture prayer cards, and more.
Healer of Broken Hearts: Suggested Music:
You Make Beautiful Things–by Gungor (listen to it on YouTube here)
Blest Be the Tie that Binds–by Whole World Media Group (listen to it on YouTube here)
Gracefully Broken–by Matt Redman (listen to it on YouTube here)
Broken Together–by Casting Crowns (listen to it on YouTube here)
Broken Things–by Matthew West (listen to it on YouTube here)
Door Prize Ideas:
The Mended Heart: God’s Healing for Your Broken Places
Closing Prayer:
Father, Thank You for bringing us together today to learn more about how you heal our broken hearts. We know that as you bind our hearts back together, we become stronger through You. Amen.
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Healer of Broken Hearts Upgrade Bundle
Buy the Healer of Broken Hearts by clicking HERE or on the image below. The bundle includes step-by-step directions, an opening prayer, a theme-specific speaker’s outline, scriptures, table talk cards, small group discussion questions, individual reflection questions, and more:
Meghan Weyerbacher says
Thanks for sharing!