Worksheet: Built for Purpose – Healing

Theme: Wholeness and Restoration

Scripture Focus: He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. — Psalms 107:20

I. The Exchange: Burdens for Peace

Healing often begins with an honest inventory of what we are carrying. In the space below, identify the "weights" currently blocking your progress.

The Burden (What hurts?)

The Blockage (How does it stop you?)

The Exchange (What does God’s peace look like here?)

Example: Past failure

Fear of trying new things

Confidence that I am a new creation

II. Addressing the Roots

Emotional wounds and negative thought patterns are often like weeds; we have to get to the root to stop the growth.

1. Identifying the Pattern:

What is one "negative loop" or thought pattern you find yourself repeating? (e.g., "I’m not enough," or "Something will go wrong.")

Reflection: __________________________________________________________________

2. The Word as Medicine:

Psalms 107:20 says He sent His Word to heal. Find a specific promise or truth that contradicts the negative pattern identified above.

Scripture: __________________________________________________________________

III. Wholeness as a Starting Point

We often say, "I'll be ready for my purpose once I'm healed." This lesson challenges that. If wholeness is your source of strength today rather than a finish line, how does that change your walk?

• Current Mindset: I am too broken to...

• Restored Mindset: Because God is restoring me, I can...

Action Step: What is one "brave thing" you have been putting off until you felt "perfect"?

IV. Group/Personal Reflection Questions

• Restoration vs. Repair: Repair makes something functional again; restoration brings it back to its original (or better) intent. How does God "restore" rather than just "fix"?

• The Power of the Word: Why do you think the Psalmist emphasizes that God sent His Word specifically to heal?

• Daily Peace: What is one practical way you can "exchange your burden" every morning this week?

Final Thought:

Wholeness isn't the absence of scars; it's the presence of God's peace within them. You are being built for a purpose, and your healing is the very foundation of that structure.

The Healing Script: God’s Word as Medicine

My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words... for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.

 — Proverbs 4:20-22

1. For Emotional Wounds & Heartbreak

• Psalm 147:3: He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

• Psalm 34:18: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

• Matthew 11:28-30: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

2. For Mental Peace & Negative Thoughts

• 2 Timothy 1:7: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

• Philippians 4:6-7: Do not be anxious about anything... and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

• Isaiah 26:3: You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

3. For Restoration of Strength

• Isaiah 40:31: But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

• Jeremiah 30:17: ‘But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord.

• Psalm 23:3: He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

4. For Moving Past the Past

• Isaiah 43:18-19: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?

• 2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

How to use these Prescriptions:

1. Read Aloud: Faith comes by hearing. Speaking these truths changes the atmosphere of your mind.

2. Personalize: Replace "them" or "you" with your own name. (e.g., "The Lord heals [Name's] broken heart.")

3. Meditate: Pick one verse per day. Carry it with you as your "Source of Strength" rather than waiting for a "Destination."

February: The 30-Day Healing Habit Tracker

Focus: Wholeness as my Source, not my Destination.

Instructions:

1. Scripture: Write down one of the "Healing Scriptures" from the list provided or one you have selected.

2. The Exchange: Briefly jot down one burden you are handing over to God today.

3. The Check-In: Mark the circle once you have spent time in quiet reflection or prayer.

Weekly Check-In Prompts

• Week 1: Am I reading the Word, or am I letting the Word "read" me and heal my hidden places?

• Week 2: When a negative thought arose this week, did I counter it with Scripture?

• Week 3: Is my physical energy improving as my emotional burdens get lighter?

• Week 4: How can I use my renewed strength to help someone else who is hurting?

Prayer for the Month:

Lord, I thank You that I am Built for Purpose. I stop waiting to be 'perfect' and start walking in the wholeness You have already provided. My strength is renewed, my mind is sound, and my heart is yours. Amen.

SUGGESTED READING

WINNING THE WAR IN YOUR MIND BY CRAIG GROESCHEL

In "Winning the War in Your Mind," Craig Groeschel argues that the trajectory of our lives is determined by the quality of our thoughts. He combines biblical principles with modern neuroscience (specifically neuroplasticity) to show that we can literally rewire our brains to align with God’s truth.

The book is structured around four central principles, which provide the framework for healing and restoration:

1. The Replacement Principle: Remove the Lies, Replace with Truth

• The Lesson: Satan’s primary weapon is deception. If you believe a lie (e.g., "I'm not enough" or "I'll always be a failure"), it will affect your life as if it were true.

• Action Step: Perform a "Thought Audit." For one full day, write down every negative or recurring thought. Then, perform a "Lie Detector Test"—identify which of those thoughts are lies and find a specific Scripture that contradicts each one.

2. The Rewire Principle: Rewire Your Brain, Renew Your Mind

• The Lesson: Every thought creates a neural pathway (a "mental highway"). Negative thoughts create "ruts" that make it easier to spiral. However, God designed our brains to be re-sculpted.

• Action Step: Dig a "Truth Trench." Write out a "Declaration of Truth" based on the scriptures you found. Recite it out loud every morning and evening. Repetition is what carves new, healthy neural pathways.

3. The Reframe Principle: Reframe Your Mind, Restore Your Perspective

• The Lesson: You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control the "frame" through which you view it. We often miss God's work because we are looking at the "problem" instead of the "Provider."

• Action Step: Practice "Pre-framing." Before entering a stressful situation, decide in advance how you will view it (e.g., "This meeting is an opportunity for me to show God's grace," rather than "This meeting will be a disaster"). Also, look for "Collateral Goodness"—thank God for unanswered prayers or "closed doors" that protected you in the past.

4. The Rejoice Principle: Revive Your Soul, Reclaim Your Life

• The Lesson: Prayer and praise are biological "circuit breakers" for anxiety. Science shows that active worship and gratitude physically change the chemistry of the brain, moving it from a state of fear to a state of peace.

• Action Step: The "God Box" Method. When a worry becomes overwhelming, write it down on a piece of paper and put it in a physical box (or a "God Box"). This is a symbolic act of handing the burden to Him. If you start to worry again, remind yourself: "I already gave that to God; I don't have to carry it anymore."

Summary for your Lesson:

This book perfectly aligns with your "Healing" theme because it teaches that wholeness is a mental discipline. By capturing thoughts (2 Corinthians 10:5) and intentionally choosing to rejoice, participants can move from being "victims of their past" to "warriors of their future."

Wholeness isn’t the absence of our scars; it is the presence of God’s peace within them. Healing begins the moment we stop waiting for a destination and start letting His Word be our daily source of strength.

-Lady Sharmaine Russell