“God’s love isn’t just for Sunday mornings or quiet times—it’s designed to meet you in every corner of your real, everyday life.”
Why Practical Application Matters
It’s one thing to know the CHEW on This™ framework. It’s another to see how it can transform your work, family, friendships, losses, and even your daily routines. This blog gives you practical examples and sample CHEW questions for a variety of real-life situations—so you can experience God’s love and truth where you need it most.
How to Use This Guide
- Find your situation: Browse the list below and pick the area that fits your current need.
- Try the sample CHEW question: Use it as-is, or tweak it to fit your story.
- Practice and reflect: Pause, pray, and let God’s love reshape your response in that area.
- Share: Discuss your experience with a friend, group, or family member for added encouragement.
30 Practical CHEW Applications for Life’s Major Areas
1. Work & Career
“If I really believed God’s love gives me worth apart from my job, how would that change my attitude at work today?”
2. Parenting & Family
“If I really believed God’s love is patient and overflowing for me, how would that change the way I respond to my family?”
3. Marriage & Close Relationships
“If I really believed God’s love forgives and restores, how would that change the way I approach my spouse or close friend?”
4. Friendship & Community
“If I really believed God’s love welcomes and delights in me, how would that change how I reach out to others?”
5. Grief & Loss
“If I really believed God’s love is near to the brokenhearted, how would that change how I process my grief?”
6. Decision-Making
“If I really believed God’s love guides and protects me, how would that change my next decision?”
7. Finances
“If I really believed God’s love provides for my needs, how would that change how I view and use money?”
8. Health & Body Image
“If I really believed God’s love created and values my body, how would that change my self-image and habits?”
9. Spiritual Dryness
“If I really believed God’s love pursues me even when I’m dry, how would that change how I approach Him today?”
10. Facing Temptation
“If I really believed God’s love is stronger than my temptation, how would that change my next choice?”
11. Major Life Transitions
“If I really believed God’s love is unchanging and goes before me, how would that change how I step into this new season?”
12. Everyday Routines
“If I really believed God’s love is present in the ordinary, how would that change my attitude toward daily tasks?”
13. Anxiety & Worry
“If I really believed God’s love holds my future, how would that change my response to uncertainty?”
14. Loneliness
“If I really believed God’s love is always with me, how would that change my sense of isolation?”
15. Envy & Comparison
“If I really believed God’s love is unique for me, how would that change my jealousy of others?”
16. Rest & Sabbath
“If I really believed God’s love invites me to rest, how would that change my approach to downtime?”
17. Conflict Resolution
“If I really believed God’s love brings peace, how would that change my response in an argument?”
18. Forgiveness (of Others)
“If I really believed God has forgiven me, how would that change my willingness to forgive someone else?”
19. Self-Forgiveness
“If I really believed God’s love covers my failures, how would that change my ability to forgive myself?”
20. Dreams & Ambitions
“If I really believed God’s love gives me purpose, how would that change my goals and ambitions?”
21. Serving Others
“If I really believed God’s love overflows through me, how would that change my motivation to serve?”
22. Dealing with Criticism
“If I really believed God’s affirmation is enough, how would that change my response to criticism?”
23. Waiting & Patience
“If I really believed God’s timing is perfect, how would that change my attitude in seasons of waiting?”
24. Addiction & Recurring Sin
“If I really believed God’s love is stronger than my habits, how would that change my battle with addiction?”
25. Hospitality & Welcoming
“If I really believed God’s love welcomes all, how would that change how I open my home or heart?”
26. Creativity & Art
“If I really believed God delights in creativity, how would that change my confidence to create or express myself?”
27. Leadership
“If I really believed God’s love equips and empowers me, how would that change my leadership style?”
28. Aging & Life Stages
“If I really believed God’s love is faithful through every season, how would that change my perspective on aging?”
29. Physical Suffering & Illness
“If I really believed God’s love is present in pain, how would that change my endurance through illness?”
30. Celebration & Joy
“If I really believed God’s love rejoices over me, how would that change how I celebrate victories or milestones?”
How to Go Deeper
- Journal: Write your own CHEW questions for specific situations you face.
- Pray: Ask God to show you which characteristic of His love meets your need today.
- Discuss: Share with a friend or group—“Here’s how I’m chewing on God’s love at work/in parenting/through grief…”
Printable Resource
Download a “CHEW in Real Life: 30 Applications” worksheet with space for your own reflections and prayers.
Encouragement
No part of your life is too ordinary or too messy for God’s love. As you practice CHEW in these real situations, you’ll discover that God’s truth is not just relevant—it’s revolutionary.
Transparency Note: This resource is crafted in collaboration with advanced AI tools and thoughtfully finalized by the 1st Principle Group staff to ensure biblical faithfulness and practical relevance for our readers.
