A Discussion on Discipleship and Mental & Emotional Health - It Doesn’t Make Sense Wk. 3
Nov 26, 2023
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Experts in mental and emotional health discuss the impact of family history and the importance of understanding and healing emotional pain. Living as forgiven and justified people, understanding the unconscious mind in decision making, and embracing self-forgiveness are explored. The concept of compartmentalization and aligning desires with Jesus's lordship is addressed. The power of self-forgiveness and embracing freedom is highlighted, and listeners are encouraged to press in and believe in God's love.
Forgiveness promotes emotional healing and restores trust, breaking free from shame and self-condemnation.
Understanding the six elements of decision-making and seeking wisdom from God's Word helps us make godly decisions that align with His plan.
Deep dives
The Power of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a spiritual practice that destroys bitterness, promotes emotional healing, and breaks unhealthy connections. By forgiving others, we release ourselves from the dominance others have over us. Forgiveness is not about downplaying the pain, but acknowledging its significance. It is an act of faith and obedience to God's commandment. Forgiving ourselves is also crucial in experiencing freedom, as it demonstrates that the sacrifice of Jesus was enough to cover our sins. Through forgiveness, we can restore trust and break free from shame and self-condemnation.
Understanding Healthy Decision Making
Healthy decision-making involves understanding the six elements of the decision-making process: stimulus, emotion, assessment of options, decision-making, summary thought, and action. Our decisions ultimately reveal our desires and priorities, and it is essential to develop our decision-making skills for a fulfilling life. By seeking wisdom from God's Word and understanding the role of our unconscious mind, we can make godly decisions that align with His plan and purposes for our lives.
The Impact of Family History
Family history plays a significant role in shaping our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Understanding our primary caregivers and how they shaped us provides insight and helps us build healthier relationships. Our early caregivers serve as co-regulators of behavior and emotion, teaching us trust and emotional expression. Emotional disconnection can lead to underdeveloped emotional skills and unhealthy coping mechanisms. By reflecting on our own family history and seeking healing, we can overcome the patterns and emotional wounds that impact our current relationships.
The Importance of Identity in Decision Making
Our decisions reveal who and what we truly desire. Compartmentalization hinders integrated decision-making, preventing us from living fully aligned with our identity in Christ. To overcome compartmentalization, we must seek to see clearly, hear God's answers, understand and trust them, and then put them into action. Taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ helps us break free from the power of our unconscious mind and make decisions that honor God and lead to abundant life.
“Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” -1 John 5:5
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