Become New with John Ortberg How to Move Up the Scale of Acceptance (2021) RADICAL ACCEPTANCE
May 19, 2025
Explore the transformative journey of radical acceptance through the lens of Mary’s biblical story, emphasizing the power of recognizing God’s love during life’s challenges. Dive into the active nature of acceptance, encouraging listeners to face their realities while seeking divine guidance. Discover how fostering community connections can lead to personal growth, paving the way for a deeper understanding of acceptance in everyday life.
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Scale of Acceptance Explained
- Acceptance has levels: condemn, resist, tolerate, accept, and embrace.
- Mary’s story in Luke exemplifies moving slowly up this scale with her calling.
Parental Acceptance Stories
- A parent was distraught over their child and never recovered from rejecting them.
- Another father learned to accept his depressed daughter as she truly is, not the child he dreamed of.
Quicksand Metaphor for Acceptance
- Fighting reality like quicksand makes you sink deeper.
- Spreading your weight and trusting reality supports you spiritually and emotionally.