I wasn’t ready for that!

You may find yourself repeating those words in your mind as you confront an unexpected challenge. Hearing the words “cancer,” or a spouse saying “I want a divorce,” or a job stating “We are eliminating your department,” can be overwhelming. Far too often, we hear words for which we are just not ready.

Hearing news you’re not ready for can feel like the ground has suddenly shifted beneath your feet. It’s as if time momentarily freezes while your mind races to catch up with the new reality presented to you. There’s a rush of emotions—confusion, disbelief, shock, and often fear—all competing for attention. Your heart may start to pound, and you might feel a knot forming in the pit of your stomach.
In that instant, there’s a desperate search for clarity and understanding, grappling with how this news fits into your world. It disrupts your sense of control and forces you onto an uncharted path, leaving you to navigate through the tumult of feelings and the enormity of what lies ahead.

God sees all people everywhere
as His handiwork. Biases—rooted in race, politics,
or nationality—can create barriers that prevent
us from extending help to others. However,
Jesus invites us to recognize these barriers and
challenges us to rise above them. He encourages
us to act with compassion and courage, reaching
out to support the unborn, orphans, widows, and
the vulnerable—embracing our responsibility to
stand up and step in when help is most needed.”

You may not be ready for the Bible passage for this session. Why? Studying the passage will bring into view the truth that God sees all people everywhere as His handiwork. Biases—rooted in race, politics, or nationality—can create barriers that prevent us from extending help to others. However, Jesus invites us to recognize these barriers and challenges us to rise above them. He encourages us to act with compassion and courage, reaching out to support the unborn, orphans, widows, and the vulnerable—embracing our responsibility to stand up and step in when help is most needed.

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