I’d say it’s the exception, because most people come willingly to God or not at all. If I felt like I was doing it to quiet an intrusive thought instead of by my own joyful faith, I’d question myself because God hates captivity and never forces anyone to love him. When I was an unbeliever I held that against him, and wanted him to basically force my belief on me using my reason. Only after accepting that is not the nature of the Lord, and that I should be thankful that he doesn’t want slaves but willingly compliant collaborators in his glory did I come to love God and accept his gift of forgiveness and salvation.
Kinda perfect timing. I’m reading Confronting and Controlling thoughts. Our head reader at Church turned me on to this wonderful book. It’s a roadmap for battling the passions and softening the heart.
On a personal level...for a loved one...do you feel that EMDR therapy would be helpful for someone who is struggling with not being able to get over past traumas and is exhibiting negative behaviors because of it..please advise🙏
I believe they did a past episode on this (on Trauma) where they interview a female therapist who talks about this! I’ve also researched it, and there is clinical evidence (studies) that it does work for many people who have past trauma. I would love to try it!
Really interested on this topic but gosh, cant do it with the overly protestant delivery of it. From the music to the mega church sermon-esque inflections and intonation 😅 it just triggers my ppsd.
The whole internet is comprised of everyone’s intrusive thoughts, so the whole internet should show up for this one.
Intrusive thoughts brought me into the Church. Sometimes these thoughts work for good.
Good point, they aren't always negative
I’d say it’s the exception, because most people come willingly to God or not at all. If I felt like I was doing it to quiet an intrusive thought instead of by my own joyful faith, I’d question myself because God hates captivity and never forces anyone to love him. When I was an unbeliever I held that against him, and wanted him to basically force my belief on me using my reason. Only after accepting that is not the nature of the Lord, and that I should be thankful that he doesn’t want slaves but willingly compliant collaborators in his glory did I come to love God and accept his gift of forgiveness and salvation.
Kinda perfect timing. I’m reading Confronting and Controlling thoughts. Our head reader at Church turned me on to this wonderful book. It’s a roadmap for battling the passions and softening the heart.
On a personal level...for a loved one...do you feel that EMDR therapy would be helpful for someone who is struggling with not being able to get over past traumas and is exhibiting negative behaviors because of it..please advise🙏
I believe they did a past episode on this (on Trauma) where they interview a female therapist who talks about this! I’ve also researched it, and there is clinical evidence (studies) that it does work for many people who have past trauma. I would love to try it!
Really interested on this topic but gosh, cant do it with the overly protestant delivery of it. From the music to the mega church sermon-esque inflections and intonation 😅 it just triggers my ppsd.