God’s Purpose and My Vision
Creating a personal vision statement is vital if a person wants to arrive at a preferred destination in life.
11 Reasons Every Pastor Needs a Coach
“You will never maximize your potential in any area without coaching. It is impossible. You may be good. You may even be better than everyone else. But without outside input you will never be as good as you could be.” Andy Stanley
Entertain the Holy Spirit
Your heart is the “Holy of Holies” in your body which is the “Temple of God”. Learn to entertain Him there.
Daily Prayer for My Needs
God will fulfill our deepest desires through our relationship with Him – even when we feel lost and alone.
God, Me, and a Change of Heart
A “change of heart” is a reversal of attitude, decision, or feelings, and above all else, God wants us to have a heart change.
Prove God’s Promise
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Romans 12:2 NASB
Pursue God’s Peace
“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things,
and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9
Think These Things
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything
worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8 ESV
Pray with Thanksgiving
“…in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God.”
Be Anxious for Nothing
“Do not be anxious about anything…” Philippians 4:6 ESV
Be Gentle
“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Phil. 4:5 NIV
Rejoice Always
“Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I will say rejoice!” Phil. 4:4 ESV
Where are You with Codependency
We don’t have to fix, rescue, or control others nor should we allow them to control us. We’re free to care for ourselves and seek change in our own lives.
Boundaries and Codependency
Boundaries define and protect who we are, what we value, and what we are responsible for. They keep us safe, and we have the right to ensure our own well-being.
Personal Costs of Codependency
For a codependent person stuck in a dysfunctional relationship, there are significant losses: sanity, worth, identity, choice, health, self-respect, and hopes and dreams.
The Dance of Codependency
The other person may not look needy, but something in us senses that they could be better with our help, and the dance begins.
Facts About Codependency
Codependency is an adaptive coping mechanism used compulsively by those who seek to obtain a personal sense of worth and value through meeting the perceived needs of others.
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