God Our Protector, Not Our Bully

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head that you just couldn’t shake? Sometimes, our thoughts about God can be just like that, repeating over and over, even when they’re not true. Maybe it’s the idea that God is angry, disappointed, or harsh. But what if those aren’t God's thoughts at all?

This week, we’re talking about the “earworms” that shape our view of God, and replacing them with the voice of Jesus, who came to show us what God is really like. In John 10, Jesus tells us He is both the Good Shepherd and the Gate, our protector, not our bully. Where religious leaders shamed and excluded, Jesus restores and leads with love.

We’ll learn the difference between guilt and shame, and how to silence the false narrative that God is out to get us. Instead, we’ll rediscover how to hear His voice, a voice full of kindness, compassion, truth, and courage.

If you’ve ever struggled with thoughts like “God’s disappointed in me” or “I’m too broken for grace,” this message is for you. It’s time to change the song in your head. Come hear the voice of the One who calls you by name and leads you into life to the full.