07-27-2018, 11:47 AM
Jay, Iain--Thanks for your notes--lol.
Covenant Manhood is accumulating faster than I can integrate it into my life! Every day it's opening my eyes to something new, or something that's been out on the edges, but below the threshold of conscious awareness. I haven't gone continuously, but I've seen a Christian counselor off and on for 8 years and his suggestions have assumed that the way to dealing with my troubles is to find different ways of mentally framing my experiences. No surprise, that band-aid approach has only made things more difficult over the years. I've tended to be a pushover in order to avoid conflict in my marriage; I'm seeing that this tactic wasn't just ineffective, but actively counterproductive. I am praying every day for the strength to stay true to my mission and to provide the direction my family needs.
Covenant Manhood is accumulating faster than I can integrate it into my life! Every day it's opening my eyes to something new, or something that's been out on the edges, but below the threshold of conscious awareness. I haven't gone continuously, but I've seen a Christian counselor off and on for 8 years and his suggestions have assumed that the way to dealing with my troubles is to find different ways of mentally framing my experiences. No surprise, that band-aid approach has only made things more difficult over the years. I've tended to be a pushover in order to avoid conflict in my marriage; I'm seeing that this tactic wasn't just ineffective, but actively counterproductive. I am praying every day for the strength to stay true to my mission and to provide the direction my family needs.