some definitions and insights to ponder for

Posted : 9 May, 2011 12:34 AM

Fear: future imaginations where the truth and love of God is not present



Anxiety: the tense and distressed state that flows from fear



Anger: the emotional response which occurs when one�s will is blocked



Negative Pride: comparing, competing and arrogantly thinking you are superior



Evil: malignant narcissism



Worldly Sorrow: self-centered hurtful feeling



Godly Sorrow: compassion for another person�s hurt



Control: the strategy used to cover and deal with inside pain and lies



Envy: feeling inferior and wanting what others have



Jealousy: wanting to keep what you have and not willing to share it with others



Worry: the attempt to mentally control the future



Shame: the feeling that makes us think that hiding and lying are safer than open truth



Forgiveness: letting go of the desire to seek revenge



Blessing: honouring another with words, ceremonies, deeds; and speaking God�s favour into another person�s life



�WHY�: a destructive, backward looking word that hurts human relationships by creating: blame, shame, hurt and pain; and shifts responsibility to the one being asked the question



�HOW�: a creative, co-operative, forward looking word that offers grace and invites options, possibilities and shared solutions for the future



Love: the unconditional, selfless, sacrificial �will� to humbly accept and respect others, to support and compassionately care for others, to forgive others and serve them, and to nurture their growth for their well-being



Inner Healing: the removing of pain from memories when Jesus is invited to reveal his truth in a person�s mind. His truth sets you free.



Jesus Only Description of Himself: I am gentle and humble. (Matthew 11:29)







( by Alfred C.W. Davis)

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