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• Sep. 11, 2006 - Seminar Notes
| The first seminar last Thursday night was on emotional needs of pastor's wives. (and wives of men on the ministry) Coping Strategies 1) Lower Expectations There are seasons in life and we just can not do it all!! Simplify! Be focused and single-minded. Find out what God wants you to do and do it, not what others expect you to do. Lower your family's activity level. 2) Lower your Standards Everything doesn't have to be perfect and you are not a bad mother or wife if it's not. 3) Have an Anchor Every day spend time alone with God. In the moments God speaks to you write it down. Obey what the Bible says. 4) Praise God every day Be thankful! You must think before you thank. Praise doesn't change circumstances but it helps you put things into perspective. 5) Take time for yourself regularly! 6) Build relationships We must choose to do things that are important. Build a good relationship with your husband. Make time for each other. 7) Stay physically fit 8) Laugh!!! Don't take yourself so seriously. 9) Plan- But be flexible! Write lists and do a schedule. If your plan fails---let it go!! 10) Keep this life in perspective. We are only here for a short time. 4 things we can learn about ourselves by taking care of houseplants. 1) You must know what conditions are best. What suits you best? God knows our personalities so ask Him what you are to do. We should not compare ourselves to others! 2) Give plants water-occasionally. Only you know what energizes you! Hurting people hurt people-so don't try to help someone if you are in need yourself. Include time for you. 3) Repot-when necessary. Changes come-it is difficult but necessary. Look for the good in it! 4) You have to break the plant open sometimes. When we are broken we are able to help others. Do not resist discomfort. Scripture references Hebrews 13, Isaiah 61:3, II Cor. 1:4, Hebrews 12:1-2 |
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• Sep. 12, 2006 - Cool.
Michelle