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In chapters 3 and 4 of “A Woman and Her God” the authors discuss the ways in
which we see ourselves throughout each stage of our life. How would you describe
the season of life you are presently experiencing? How is it influencing the way you
approach relationships with others and with God?
Reply post: Read and respond to at least 3 of your classmates' threads. Replies must
involve some discussion, not simply saying you agree or disagree, and must indicate
how your opinion may have changed as you worked through the module/week. This
assignment must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same
module/week.
Thread Prompt:
Wilson challenges us to consider if we know who we are, how we develop our
self-concept, and how our identity affects our lives as daughters of Christ (Moore &
American Association of Christian Counselors, 2003, p. 45). Our self-concept is formed
in a number of ways and is easily influenced by the outside world. Brown differentiates
the two concepts that most greatly impact our self-concept, guilt is remorse for things we
have done while shame is self-hatred, the fear that we ourselves are never enough and
incapable of worthiness (Brown, 2010, p. 41). God’s word calls guilt the natural result of
sin, shame however is called “unbiblical” (2003, p. 45). The most important goal in
approaching others, and our God, is first being able to see ourselves as He does.
If I were to describe my current season of life, I would be challenged with bold
authenticity to be forthcoming in admissions that I find myself in the midst to a midlife
crisis. Those closest to me and to the current protest suggest rather, that I recognize this
season as a spiritual awakening. I believe both terms to be an accurate portrayal. I find
myself holding tightly to Romans 8:28, the verse Hart shared, knowing that God is
working this season of my life for His purpose (2003, p. 69). I am indeed experiencing
God’s love at this stage and I am returning His love in continued devotions to seeking His
will. I believe this season to be intricately purposeful for discerning His intent for my life.
Perhaps for the very first time in my life, I am coming to know those who are in my
grandstand and in as much I am avoiding negative influence. I am attempting a constant
mindfulness of my actions and attitudes and focusing on creating a lasting influence and
striving for Oswald’s strong, calm sanity (2003, p. 79). Rather than giving myself over to
the urge to run away from myself, I am choosing instead to run into the loving arms of
my Savior (2003, p. 88).
Because I deeply feel that the purpose of my life includes a call to mourn with
those who mourn and to rejoice with those who rejoice, I have found Hart’s reflections on
grief the most beneficial in my approach with others (2003, p. 83). I encourage others to
grieve loses that cannot be changed, to devote themselves to allocations of time to feel
their grief in avoidance of depression and unhappiness (2003, p. 83). As the shepherd of
our lives, God desires a surrender of hopes and dreams, an affirmation of each of us as
His children, and a commitment to a long journey that may not be seen for what it is
(2003, p.84). In every season of our lives, in Him alone our hearts are satisfied and our
dreams fulfilled (2003, p. 85). References:
Brown, C. B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you're supposed
to be and embrace who you are. Center City, MN: Hazelden.
Moore, B., & American Association of Christian Counselors. (2003). A woman and her
God: Life -enriching messages featuring. Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers.
Reply (1) to: Joshua Martin
Galation 5:16, If you walk in the spirit, you will not gratify the lust of the flesh. God
bless,
How delightfully challenging in this season of summer must be the addition of a
required course on the study of Christian counseling for women. An understanding of the
vastly differing journeys of men and women and conclusions that women surrender much
in nurturing others attest to a shared likeness with Christ in attempts to ministry to the
heart of women. Admissions that marriage intricately interweaves two souls as one in an
irreversible union molding the future of evermore, also emanates maturity. Your
conjecture that all seasons come back to God appears quite Biblical. Such truths are
shared in the third chapter of Ecclesiastes. Verse one reads, “There is a time for
everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” It is evident in your
understanding of the current season as one of dedication to hard work and sacrifice, that
you are committing yourself to purposeful advancement of the Kingdom of God with a
multitude of good choices. As the shepherd of our lives, God desires a surrender of hopes
and dreams, an affirmation of each of us as His children, and a commitment to a long
journey that may not be seen for what it is (2003, p.84). In every season of our lives, in
Him alone our hearts are satisfied and our dreams fulfilled (2003, p. 85).
Reference:
Moore, B., & American Association of Christian Counselors. (2003). A woman and her
God: Life -enriching messages featuring. Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers.
Reply (2) to: Cynthia Henry
In all that you have shared, a commitment to dedications to living every stage of life with
a focus on creating the impressive legacy Heart describes is abundantly evident (Moore
& American Association of Christian Counselors, 2003, p. 92). A remarkably impressive
marriage of thirty-two years must indeed be a journey shared with Christ. I am nearly
seven years into my second marriage. Uniting in marriage with my two children and
since adding another, and both my husband and I working our selves through college, I
agree balance is key. I myself know a thing or two about the challenges of life as a wife, a
mother, a homemaker, a student and a minister of the Gospel and agree that however
overwhelming things become, it is indeed worth it all. May your faithfulness to Him
continue to reward you in your retirement, as you continue to serve Him with a satisfied
heart (2003, p. 84).
Reference:
Moore, B., & American Association of Christian Counselors. (2003). A woman and her
God: Life -enriching messages featuring. Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers.
Reply (3) to:
Heart reminds us that as the shepherd of our lives, God desires a surrender of hopes and
dreams, an affirmation of each of us as His children, and a commitment to a long journey
that may not be seen for what it is (Moore & American Association of Christian
Counselors, 2003, p. 84). I am certain that you have been meet with the challenges of
searching for the unseen in your own hardships, just as I have had to do with my
own. It appears that many agree that the third chapter of Ecclesiastes provides the best
Biblical exemplification of such truths. Verse one reads, “There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens.” I find myself just the other side of a
season of restlessness and a loss of self (2003, p. 80). Together may we both stay solely
committed to our identity in Christ Jesus, for in every season of our lives, in Him alone
our hearts are satisfied and our dreams fulfilled (2003, p. 85).
Reference:
Moore, B., & American Association of Christian Counselors. (2003). A woman and her
God: Life -enriching messages featuring. Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers.
The hardest part about wanting something real is trying to convince everybody
you're not crazy for feeling like you deserve it. But then you realize, you don’t have to
prove anything to anybody
All you do is…
Be patient enough to make it right.
Be committed enough to make it strong.
Be honest enough to make it last.
Us genuine ones deserve something great, we deserve something authentic. And we
reserve the right not to be impressed with the usual.
It’s not about being picky or having unrealistic expectations, it’s about knowing you
have dealt with enough trials and tribulations and you’ve earned the right to have a
preference.
Stay true to you, even when nobody gets it.
Trust your heart, even when you are scared.
Believe in love, even after you’ve been hurt.
Things get better the minute you stop expecting them to be perfect.
Timing is everything, so always remember:
Some amazing things happen when you mix patience with hope.
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