Relationship series - Free to be me - Session 3

THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND

Developing a closer relationship with GOD

Women’s Relationship Series - Session #3

HOMEWORK REVIEW

Question of the Week

How do I get respect from my spouse?

1. Respect is earned

How do I get respect from my spouse?

2. Respect must be developed over time

How do I get respect from my spouse?

3. Respect has to be demonstratedand/or modeled

How do I get respect from my spouse?

4. Respect needs to start with self-respect

How do I get respect from my spouse?

THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND

Perspective

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 12:2 (NIV)

Sum it all up friends. I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things, true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious - the best, not the worst, the beautiful, not the ugly, things to praise, not things to curse.

Philippians 4:8-9

Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.

Philippians 4:8-9 (MSG)

3 steps to Renewing Your Mind

1. Be willing to borrow some perspective

2. Be willing to change how you respond to your thoughts

3. Be willing to let go of toxic relationships

“Until you let go of ALL the toxic people in your life, you will NEVER be able to grow into your fullest potential.

Let them go so you can grow.”

Robert Tew

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY

4 ways to deal with a problem

4 Ways to Deal with a Problem

1.Solve it.

4 Ways to Deal with a Problem

2.Change your perception of it.

4 Ways to Deal with a Problem

3.Change your response to it (behavior).

4 Ways to Deal with a Problem

4.Do nothing - stay miserable.

Homework

1. Start journaling your thoughts and experiences, as to what you are experiencing throughout this series.

2. Start tonight by meditating on Philippians 4:8-9 and writing 3 things about yourself that are consistent with this Scripture.

3. Repeat assignment #2 three times over the course of this week.

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