Primal Questions

Part 1

June 1, 2025

 

Psalm 26:2 (NIV) – Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind. 

 

Philippians 4:19 (ESV) – And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

1. Am I Safe? – The Need for Physical and Emotional Safety

 

• Kryptonite: Confusion, Surprises, Unpredictability

 

Psalm 18:2 – The Lord is my protector; He is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; He defends me and keeps me safe. 

 

• Don’t Outsource Your Peace to a World That’s Committed to Chaos

2. Am I Secure? – The Need for Financial Security and Connection

 

• Kryptonite: Instability

 

2 Corinthians 9:8 – And God Is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 

 

• The Secret to Letting Go is Knowing God Will Give You Better

3. Am I Love? – The Need to Feel Seen, Heard, and Known

 

• Kryptonite: Indifference

 

Lamentations 3:22-23 – The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

4. Am I Wanted? – The Need to Feel Accepted, Pursued, and to Belong

 

• Kryptonite: Rejection

 

• Loneliness is a greater health risk than smoking cigarettes

5. Am I Successful? – The Need to Feel Appreciated for Their Contributions and Wins

 

• Kryptonite: Failure

6. Am I Good Enough? – The Need to Feel Valued and Affirmed for Who They Are

 

• Kryptonite: Criticism

 

2 Corinthians 12:9 – But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

7. Do I Have Purpose? – The Need to Live a Life of Impact, Meaning and Significance

 

Kryptonite: Pointless Work

 

 2 Corinthians 1:20 – For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us