The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but one who has insight draws them out. Proverbs 20:5 NIV
But Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, “First, please ask what the Lord’s will is.” 1 Kings 22:5 CSB
I have stored up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 ESV
So those who are believers in Christ Jesus can no longer be condemned. Romans 8:1 GWT
I’m sure if you heard that the word on the street is that our present culture is in a mental health pandemic it would not surprise you.
And I say that with much compassion because it’s fairly common for us to have those ‘coffee cup counseling sessions’ with our girlfriends. There is some validity to the the fact that friendship is much like therapy (only way cheaper).
In this insightful and impactful conversation with counselor, Jim Cress, Shay unpacks nuggets that will have you hitting the replay several times. Jim always brings the connection of the spiritual health to the mental health with great clarity.
This discussion will briefly cover things like alignment, your relationship with GOD first then with friends (and others), professional help (and resources are named to start your journey), what the Bible says about taking care of your mental / emotional well-being is equally as important as your physical, and tips for self-examination to begin your road to healing.
The best place to start is at the beginning. After the fall of mankind in the Garden of Eden, GOD started a conversation with His image bearer. It went something like this:
But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” Genesis 3:9 ESV
Just as when we can detect that someone close to us is out of alignment, that they have need to be transparent, this opening statement is the opportunity for restoration to begin. Perhaps this is that moment.
I love you to Heaven and Back, Girlfriend ~
LindaRJohnson, TitusTwo Visionary
*Thank you to Jim Cress | Therapy & Theology | Proverbs 31 Ministries for this.
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