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“Family” Was Gods Idea
“If family was God’s idea, and ours is broken, shouldn’t we ask Him how to fix it?” ~ Bob Parr
Many of us come from homes with interesting ways and traditions. Some of these ‘ways’ were fun, unique, and well worth carrying on to the next generation/s. Some of them were hurtful, and destructive in many ways. Because of those destructive ways, some of us were longing for the day when we would see our ‘child-hood home’ in the rear view mirror for the last time.
For those of us that can identify with the “rear-view mirror” comment, perhaps some of those old ‘feelings’ have re-surfaced at some point. When that happens, we may become a bit edgy or uncomfortable (fearful) remembering that old environment or the people associated with those memories.
In His timing, God takes opportunity to re-surface those memories, for revealing to us our emotions that we might turn to Him. Then He can reveal to us His solution to our negative feelings. Often times we need to release and forgive someone, and ask God to redeem all of that time which was destructive and lost.
Besides, “family was Gods idea, if ours is broken, let’s ask Him to fix it!”
Biblical References;
Proverbs 22:23
Ephesians 6:2
Matthew 19:19
Luke 6:27
Ephesians 4:32
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Have you ever found yourself almost overwhelmed with fear? I believe that much of the depression that we experience is both initiated and sustained by fear. So where does this fear come from and how do we deal with it?
II Timothy 1:7 says that “God has not given us a spirit of fear…” so we know that God is not scary, in fact He provides us a remedy for “Fixing Frantic” in His word… please read on.
There are several types of fear mentioned in the Bible. Here is one type to consider;
Romans 8:15 (NKJV) For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”
It is the type fear that grips you and dominates your thinking, it overtakes your emotions so that you cannot easily experience the positive emotions such as joy, laughter, rest, or peace that comes when we truly know the Father.
Rather you become controlled by this invisible uneasy feeling that grips your gut, robs you of sleep, and sends you into a state of negativity. It can interfere with your appetite, your sleep, your physical health, your daily productivity and hence destroy your life and relationships.
This type fear is Biblically described as the emotional state of one that is in bondage. And the Greek word and definition for this type fear is; Fear – GK ~ phobos {fob’-os} fear, dread, terror
Note the similarity to our “phobia”?
One of the most comforting passages whenever one is struggling with “phobos” is the famous Psalm 91.
- What is it that you fear the most?
- Is this fear controlling your thoughts and robbing your peace?
If yes, why not follow this link and meditate on Psalm 91, letting Father God comfort you by “Fixing Frantic” with His Word?
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Where do you run during crisis?
This is a post from 13 months ago, but as I re-read it today, realized it is still relative to our world-wide circumstances. I hope this text helps you decide where to run in your crisis moments.
December 5, 2008
As we experience the current worldwide crisis in the financial sector we all are effected one way or another. The recent US elections turned out a new Federal Government that promises “Change”, and for many Americans this creates a sense of crisis especially if you did not vote for “Change”. Relational crisis is something that all of us face at different levels throughout our lifetime. Differences and conflicts with parents, siblings, children, special friends, bosses, subordinates, peers, pastors, policemen, strangers too! Sometimes this “fallout” in relationships is devastating. We also need to factor these following (B. G.) statistics into this arena of social crisis right here in emotional America !
58% of Americans suffer mild to moderate mental/emotional health problems.
24% of Americans suffer moderate to major mental/emotional health problems.
Therefore; 82% of America is emotionally unhealthy.
These figures are alarming, but any of us that take into consideration what constitutes mental/emotional issues, know that we ourselves are either a negative part of these stats or we are floating right on the border due to the way we process CRISIS in our lives! Do we struggle with Fears; Anxiety-Depression-Anger-Rage? These are just a few characteristics of fear-based mental/emotional health we might identify in our lives or those near to us.
I John 4:18 tells us that perfect (mature) love casts out all fear! Crisis produces fear, and fear entertained robs us of our peace. In essence mature fear casts out love. “You and I were created by Love, for love, to love!” says Jack Frost, late founder of Shiloh Place Ministries. God is love and if we are comfortable with love, then fear and crisis will not shake us because we can find our peace in the presence of Love. Jesus, in His final and ultimate crisis modeled a healthy reaction to crisis, as He hung on the cross, bleeding and bruised, rejected and mocked, physically dying with His expressed sense of peace through His prayer “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”
Let me encourage you in these times of financial, political, relational, and emotional crisis, or whatever your personal crisis may be, to not react in fear by running to false comforts (addictions, eating disorders, illegal sexual pleasures, isolation, or any type of unrighteous behavior), by not walking out fear-based behaviors as listed above, but rather, respond by reflecting your Creator (Love) as you express love back to Him, and give it away to your fellow man. This, I promise will bring you much more peace in these times of crisis which we all are facing.
Where will you run? Love or fear?
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