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Ask Pastor John

How Can I Grow in Expressing Affection?

May 6, 2024
Learn how to grow in expressing affection towards God and others with advice from Pastor John. Discover the importance of aligning your heart with biblical commands, the power of sincere love expressions, and the role of prayer in fostering genuine connections.
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Quick takeaways

  • Self-reflection on sins hindering affectionate expressions is crucial for spiritual growth.
  • Prayer is essential to seek divine intervention for genuine verbal expressions of love and joy towards God.

Deep dives

Expressing Affection for God and Others

Many individuals struggle with expressing deeper emotions like joy, despair, wonder, and fear, leading to difficulties in forming heartfelt connections with others and God. The inability to verbalize genuine sentiments of affection for God or loved ones can create a profound sadness in individuals and those around them. While there is no quick fix, a deep spiritual transformation facilitated by God is essential to unlock authentic expressions of love and gratitude. Encouraging steps include self-examination of the heart's affections for God, acknowledging and repenting of any sinful barriers hindering genuine expressions, and memorizing Scripture to articulate emotional affections accurately. Additionally, surrounding oneself with individuals who openly express their emotions and anticipating a future where affectionate expressions flow freely can aid in overcoming this emotional blockage.

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