what we are feeling...we can get real about who we are & connect with others. We often deny or hide what we are feeling for fear of looking un-Christian; so we speak Christian-ese to give the right answer-this only leads to a disconnect & denial of what's really happening on the inside of our heart.
We will even dismiss & deny our feelings with God & speak Christian-ese with Him! Get real with God-He can hanlde it. When I have ugly thoughts about someone, I'll say to God, "Father, I don't want to feel this way toward this person, but I do. What's going on in me that's stirring this up (Ps139:23-24)?" Often, we will ask for forgiveness from God or another person, but have no revelation of why we did what we did...the acknowledgement is necessary, but without understanding, you will repeat the behavior...because the root of the behavior is still in you. We must have revelation-God gives revelation freely. Until the root of the behavior is dealt with...the behavior continues to return. Get real with God-it is the catalyst necessary to work through your feelings. He can handle your feelings & guide you. Where the Spirit of
the Lord is, there is freedom (2Co3:17). Next, share with a
trusted friend. This vulnerability of exposure-your raw self...allows you to say, "this is the real me." The power comes when you expereince the other person being totally accepting of...all of you. You discover, you're loved & valued, even in
the middle of your imperfections. This practice of knowing you don't have
to be perfect is critical for overcoming adversity in daily living-we
say we know this, yet we need to remind one another. Anything we try to
deny or hide...will inevitably control us. My friends, I pray you will
experience the freedom our Father offers to each of us...to become the you He created & called you to be. Blessings my friend.
9/26/12-LMM
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