Ending the War with Myself

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A Christian Counselor’s Question:

Have you ever considered you might be at war with yourself and that this war may be blocking you experiencing in your emotions (inner man/woman) the grace and love of God in certain critical areas of your life?

Based on hours of counseling, the author addresses a seemingly universal inclination to force oneself towards perfection. Upon missing the mark of perfection, self-judgment and condemnation ensues. This judgment and condemnation blocks our emotional and spiritual growth and keeps us depressed and anxious.

This ought not to be for the Christian, as our faith is based on our inability to ever reach perfection during our life time. Knowing that God sent His son to live out a perfect life for us with the intention of His taking the punishment for all of our imperfect choices and blunders we make here on earth.

Once we accept our acceptance as clean vessels before the Lord, as Romans 8:1 states, we are to take to heart, “There is therefore “NOW” no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Emphasis mine)  If God no longer judges us, why are we judging and condemning ourselves to our own detriment?  While being hard on ourselves and berating ourselves, I ask; Are we in agreement with God or not? If not, how can the two of you walk together in agreement?

In Ending the War with Myself you will learn about “God-Esteem”. God-Esteem – not secular self-esteem – brings peace, reduces depression and anxiety, and takes you to greater maturity in Christ. You learn to give yourself Grace in spite of not being all you want to be as a Christian.

Micky is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in practice for 17 years in the Atlanta area, working with the Christian community. She speaks and teaches on practical Christian life principles.