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It feels Spiritually unfair to suffer so
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My prayer is that people will look at life through the light of Christ's suffering.
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I thought as an educator you would be familiar with "I feel" statements. In psychology, therapists teach patients to use "I feel" statements to place their feelings into a neutral context. When using "I feel" statements, it is okay to say exactly what you feel, whether it is "valid" in reality or not. It helps us to analyze things from point one.... the heart.
Example...
I can say, "Suzy Q was a real jerk today!" This is an accusation and non productive.
Instead....
"I feel Suzy Q was trying to hurt me today!" This is a statement of my feelings about Suzy Q.... which may be valid. Maybe she was trying to be hurtful. Or... maybe it is invalid... and I was too sensitive.
When having a relationship with God, who is our Father and parent, it is good to have a relationship where we can express our feelings honestly, yet with respect. Using "I feel" statements with God is very theraputic! If you have not tried it, maybe consider. It is a great mental health tool.
It gives God a chance to respond to us in our hearts, as our Father.
God bless! Hope this helps!
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Good "I feel" statement!
I feel that this is a good idea, and that you should start a thread for it.
I'll start....
Lord Jesus,
I feel fortunate that today my suffering was less than sometimes. In fact, Lord, I feel you showed me your face in many of my friends today. One friend in particular, I thank you for allowing your grace and courage to shine through them and help me to heal through your Infinite Love.
I feel you manifesting your love and feel so happy. I feel you've held my heart in your loving presence today.
Thank you so much
And maybe a generalization as well...
Lord Jesus,
May people suffering with BPD have some sunshine in their weekends. May they feel your love. May they feel your mercy in their trials. May they feel close to you and our Heavenly Father, through the grace of the Holy Spirit.
Mary, Our Divine Mother,
Let us feel you watching over us as we are washed with so many changeable emotions. May we be able to sense and clearly perceive your graceful, calm, and sincere presence, through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
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I ask that you protect and watch over us, and in doing so, that you arm us with the weapons we need to fight the warfare of the Spirit. I ask that you teach us how to use our gifts so that we may fight to protect our friends, our families and ourselves.
In Jesus' Name.
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