Christ Church
Power of the Other Week 6
Locations & Times
Christ Church Fairgrove Campus
2416 Zion Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602, USA
Saturday 5:00 PM
The Plain Truth: What you internalize is what you actualize, and what you fully visualize is your new destiny.
Principles:
1. Internalization
2. Structure
3. Surpassing Limits
1. Internalization
2. Structure
3. Surpassing Limits
Whenever you embark on the goal of surpassing limits, you need to consider several factors:
A) What is the ability we are trying to form?—the ability to ensure that our lessons, experiences, and values get passed along without our having to be there each and every moment.
B) What are the ingredients we’ll need?—we’ll need people who are more mature in the faith than we are. We’ll need the right amount of time spent with them being mentored. We’ll need daily scripture reading, quiet time with God to hear from Him. We’ll need to be a part of the Church who is in active ministry to reach lost people.
C) What process will we use to form the new structure?—the process of “working at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God.
A) What is the ability we are trying to form?—the ability to ensure that our lessons, experiences, and values get passed along without our having to be there each and every moment.
B) What are the ingredients we’ll need?—we’ll need people who are more mature in the faith than we are. We’ll need the right amount of time spent with them being mentored. We’ll need daily scripture reading, quiet time with God to hear from Him. We’ll need to be a part of the Church who is in active ministry to reach lost people.
C) What process will we use to form the new structure?—the process of “working at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God.
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For four years the most informative, practical class I took in high school was home economics. There are not many days go by that I don’t hear Mrs. Hunt’s voice:
“Leave the kitchen as clean as you found it, or better.”
“Falls are the number one cause of accidents in the home. Use safety sense.”
“Better to make two trips up the stairs than carry too big a load.”
Mrs. Hunt taught us many different skills—not only sewing, cooking, and cleaning, but how to become our very best at home and work. She wasn’t an easy A. We had to study hard to make good grades in her classes. But at the end of the day, we knew she valued every student and her words of wisdom still ring in my mind today.
In his book The Power of the Other, Dr. Henry Cloud says: “What makes Corner Four relationships so powerful is that they don’t end even after they end. The lessons we learn, the phrases that motivate us, are ours to keep forever. Psychologists refer to this process as internalization.” (The Power of the other, p.166) Good parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors understand their role is to push for more. They are not satisfied with the status quo, but instill discipline that although hard initially reaps lifelong results. In other words, Corner Four relationships resolve to bring out the best in their child (student, athlete, employee) even if it means temporary pain.
Read Hebrews 12:5-17
1. Throughout life we internalize both positive and negative voices. First, think about how the positive voices (good, wholesome instruction) has shaped who you are today. In what ways do these positive voices still play in your mind and influence your view of yourself to date? In the space below, write down at least five positive voices that you have internalized, and how they continue to help you and influence you today.
2. Now, think about the negative voices that still play in your head. For example, you are about to attempt something and the tape starts playing: “You’ll never be able to do that. Who do you think you are? You’ve never been good at _________.” As unpleasant as it may be, recall at least one negative voice that still plays in your mind. In the space below write down what the Lord says about you in Ephesians 2:10 and 2 Corinthians 5:17.
What are some possible ways you need to view yourself differently? Do you see yourself as a child of God, someone Jesus loves? Listen for His voice. Ask the Lord to help you hear His voice. You are His child and He promises to never leave you or forsake you. He is Corner Four, for sure. Spend a few moments in prayer now.
For four years the most informative, practical class I took in high school was home economics. There are not many days go by that I don’t hear Mrs. Hunt’s voice:
“Leave the kitchen as clean as you found it, or better.”
“Falls are the number one cause of accidents in the home. Use safety sense.”
“Better to make two trips up the stairs than carry too big a load.”
Mrs. Hunt taught us many different skills—not only sewing, cooking, and cleaning, but how to become our very best at home and work. She wasn’t an easy A. We had to study hard to make good grades in her classes. But at the end of the day, we knew she valued every student and her words of wisdom still ring in my mind today.
In his book The Power of the Other, Dr. Henry Cloud says: “What makes Corner Four relationships so powerful is that they don’t end even after they end. The lessons we learn, the phrases that motivate us, are ours to keep forever. Psychologists refer to this process as internalization.” (The Power of the other, p.166) Good parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors understand their role is to push for more. They are not satisfied with the status quo, but instill discipline that although hard initially reaps lifelong results. In other words, Corner Four relationships resolve to bring out the best in their child (student, athlete, employee) even if it means temporary pain.
Read Hebrews 12:5-17
1. Throughout life we internalize both positive and negative voices. First, think about how the positive voices (good, wholesome instruction) has shaped who you are today. In what ways do these positive voices still play in your mind and influence your view of yourself to date? In the space below, write down at least five positive voices that you have internalized, and how they continue to help you and influence you today.
2. Now, think about the negative voices that still play in your head. For example, you are about to attempt something and the tape starts playing: “You’ll never be able to do that. Who do you think you are? You’ve never been good at _________.” As unpleasant as it may be, recall at least one negative voice that still plays in your mind. In the space below write down what the Lord says about you in Ephesians 2:10 and 2 Corinthians 5:17.
What are some possible ways you need to view yourself differently? Do you see yourself as a child of God, someone Jesus loves? Listen for His voice. Ask the Lord to help you hear His voice. You are His child and He promises to never leave you or forsake you. He is Corner Four, for sure. Spend a few moments in prayer now.