The document discusses family and how to build strong family bonds. It is divided into three sections - Tied, Take Off, and Transcend. The first section focuses on understanding one's family of origin and its effects. The second looks at defining family values and purpose and passing them to future generations. The final section encourages learning from the discussion and implementing lessons to strengthen real life connections with God and family.
11. Psalm 40:31
But those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength. They
will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
13. Discuss
What new things have you
learned today?
How do you plan to implement
it?
What other topics do you feel is
important to you and your
family?
It my pleasure to be part of kerygma conference again
I would like to the thank the Lord for the opportunity to be a blessing
I would like to recognize the presence of my lovely wife in the audience
“On the Wings of Love” class will focus on how family relationships affect one's physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual wellbeing
As a family counselor in cefam, we always make it a point not just to help an individual but as much as possible… family
The family is the center of Filipino consciousness
The family in our number source of happiness
“Stabilizing institution that has kept Philippine society… coherent” Prof. Randy David
The family can be a double-edged sword
Source of Greatest Joy or… Ultimate Pain
Cradle of Heroes of Saints… Seat bed corruption and evil
Wellspring of Life and Healing… Cause of Wounding and Destruction
Like planes that are designed to soar, conquer gravity, and master the skies, we human beings are created by God to do something especial and wonderful for Him.
But because the broken wings, knotted life and dysfunctional family of origin, we cannot take flight, fly very high, or sustain flight
Connected to past and many of our emotions today are recycled from the past
Illustration: Ilocos Norte
The intention of the enemy is Derail, Diminish, Destroy… The best way the enemy to accomplish this in the context of the family
The intention of God is for us Discover, Develop, until we reach our Destiny
In the book The Family by John Bradshaw, more than 90% of American families are dysfunctional
The family is the first place we learn about ourselves (our value as person and values that non-negotiable)
Jesus came to give us life (ZOE) – Life lived to the Hilt, Life with a Wow, Life enjoyed to the fullest
Say “GOD WANTS WE TO SOAR”
Be aware that what keeps us tied
T-ransfer of blame I-nternal dialogue E-xcuses that me make D-estructive behaviors
This often results in the context of the family
The family is the laboratory in which we learn on how to interact with bigger word
Illustration: last segment of PROBE Team (Cheche L.) I was asked about the readiness of couples in marriage “many are not because of unresolved in past being played out in the present will also be played out in the future
Say, “I WILL SOAR”
God wants us to take flight
God wants us to reach our destiny
God wants to see ourselves in the light of the eyes of God
God wants to maximize our potential
Begins with ability to take off – hardest and require so much energy and effort
We are looking for Meaning Purpose Connection
To fill the emptiness as a result of the past, and the pain it brought (dysfunctional parenting/family) we enslave ourselves in too much work, more money, more sex, more adrenalin rush, more food, more alcohol, etc.
But the cup is never full because the hole remains
Many of our addictions and fears are learned
Stop looking at the wrong places
Be open to God
Call a spade a spade
Stop the facade
God brought here because God wants to heal you and bring healing to family as well
Stop changing others, the change that happens will in you will affect those around you
Finally,
Say “I am ready to soar and reach my destiny”
Despite the pain of the past in God’s grace there will be a new reality in our lives
God can make things new
The future will be awesome
God is committed to give us the best life possible
It will require our cooperation
We have to submit to Him “those who hope”
Strength will return
Flap their wings
They will soar
Recognize – Gifts and “curses”
Understand – How it has affected then, and now
Accept – The past, impact to us, the pain went through, etc.
Change – Change Calibrate Continue
Heal – Forgiveness, healing,
For us to impact, influence, and transform ourselves, the people around us, and world we are living it.
RUACH- The God who imparts life(wind, breath spirit)
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
God is committed to give us the best
When become whole even how wounded we are
We will attract someone who is also whole
Our family will improve
The future of our nation will be great