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1.2Assignment.Devoton-UnfastenngtheBungeecords-Unforgiveness.docx1.2 Assgnment. Devotion-Unfastening the Bungee cords -Unforgiveness
Getting Started
Bungee cords have at least a couple of very useful functions. If you have been brave enough to have jumped off a cliff or a bridge just for fun, likely you were connected to a very strong bungee cord that created enough resistance to your bodyweight so as to keep you from face planting the ground below. Bungee cords also tend to be very useful when securely strapping something (like luggage) to the top of your vehicle. They even can be used in some resistance training fitness classes, as seen in this photo:
Metaphorically speaking, however, bungee cords also may serve a less than useful purpose. When the resistance of a bungee cord holds us back from doing something we should do, the result may be some negative consequences. Leading yourself well includes recognizing and addressing the figurative bungee cords in your life and leadership. Bungee cords may involve spiritual, emotional, relational, or competency concerns, that sometimes even go unnoticed at first. But, make no mistake, these bungee cords can and do slow you down and hold you back. The longer you ignore the pressure, the tighter the bungees may get. Eventually, it is very common to feel stuck.
Throughout this Personal Leadership course, we are going to use our devotions to consider what Dr. Steve Brown refers to as “unhooking the bungee cords.” The first bungee cord of resistance that we will consider is the bungee of unforgiveness. Often, we may view unforgiveness as harming the person who does not or will not forgive. But the issue is far more important than just one’s peace of mind. The spiritual bungee of unforgiveness is addressed in the Holy Scriptures, such as in Matthew 6:15(new tab) : “But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” In his letter to the Colossians, the Apostle Paul wrote: “Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” (Colossians 3:12-13(new tab) ).
Instructions:
1. Use your Bible or internet search engine to find at least two other Bible passages that you believe speak to this idea of unforgiveness.
2. Write a half-page reflection paper (Word document) that shares what you’ve found, along with your thoughts/perspectives on how unforgiveness may create obstacles for your own development as a leader.
1.2 Assgnment. Devotion
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Unfastening the Bungee cords
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Unforgiveness
Getting Started
Bungee cords have at least a couple of very useful functions. If
you have been brave enough to have jumped off a cliff or a bridge
just for fun, likely you were
connected to a very strong bungee
cord that created enough resistance to your bodyweight so as to
keep you from face planting the ground below. Bungee cords also
tend to be very useful when securely strapping something (like
luggage) to the top of your veh
icle. They even can be used in
some resistance training fitness classes, as seen in this photo:
Metaphorically speaking, however, bungee cords also may serve a
less than useful purpose. When the resistance of a bungee cord
holds us back from doing someth
ing we should do, the result may
be some negative consequences. Leading yourself well includes
recognizing and addressing the figurative bungee cords in your life
and leadership. Bungee cords may involve spiritual, emotional,
relational, or competency conc
erns, that sometimes even go
unnoticed at first. But, make no mistake, these bungee cords can
and do slow you down and hold you back. The longer you ignore
the pressure, the tighter the bungees may get. Eventually, it is
very common to feel stuck.
Througho
ut this Personal Leadership course, we are going to use
our devotions to consider what Dr. Steve Brown refers to as
1.2 Assgnment. Devotion-Unfastening the Bungee cords -
Unforgiveness
Getting Started
Bungee cords have at least a couple of very useful functions. If
you have been brave enough to have jumped off a cliff or a bridge
just for fun, likely you were connected to a very strong bungee
cord that created enough resistance to your bodyweight so as to
keep you from face planting the ground below. Bungee cords also
tend to be very useful when securely strapping something (like
luggage) to the top of your vehicle. They even can be used in
some resistance training fitness classes, as seen in this photo:
Metaphorically speaking, however, bungee cords also may serve a
less than useful purpose. When the resistance of a bungee cord
holds us back from doing something we should do, the result may
be some negative consequences. Leading yourself well includes
recognizing and addressing the figurative bungee cords in your life
and leadership. Bungee cords may involve spiritual, emotional,
relational, or competency concerns, that sometimes even go
unnoticed at first. But, make no mistake, these bungee cords can
and do slow you down and hold you back. The longer you ignore
the pressure, the tighter the bungees may get. Eventually, it is
very common to feel stuck.
Throughout this Personal Leadership course, we are going to use
our devotions to consider what Dr. Steve Brown refers to as
