Dive into the scriptures each week with us as we explore what it means to be emotionally mature. These passages complement the Emotionally Healthy Faith sermon series at Pittman Park UMC from Fall 2026.
When Life Hurts
God sees your pain:
Psalm 139:1–12
Don’t hide your tears:
Psalm 13:1–6
Jesus understands grief:
John 11:32–36
God is near:
Psalm 34:17–18
Hope in the hurt:
Romans 8:31–39
Anxious All the Time
It’s OK to be afraid:
Isaiah 41:8–13
Fear doesn’t get the final vote:
Numbers 13:25–33; 14:6–9
Don’t face fear alone:
Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
Tell God what you want:
Psalm 56:1–4, 8–11
Take the next faithful step:
Matthew 6:25–34
When Joy Returns
You don’t earn God’s love:
Romans 5:6–11
Comparison steals joy:
Galatians 5:25–26 and 6:4–5
Joy exists alongside pain:
Psalm 126:1–6
Joy grows by sharing:
Romans 12:9–16
The invitation is open:
Zephaniah 3:14–17