THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE

Anchor of Hope Healing Rooms

SISSY LANDRY, FACILITATOR

Ordained Minister

Certified Christian

Counselor

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Significance

Facilitator

Trauma Resolution Therapist

Hospice Chaplain

Anchor of Hope Director

SISSY LANDRY, FACILITATOR

ANCHOR OF HOPE HEALING ROOMS

Sissy Landry, Director ANCHOR OF HOPE HEALING ROOMS

2205 26th St N, Texas City, 77590409-945-3208anchorofhopetc@gmail.com for

information and prayer requests New website www.anchorhealingtc.com

Open Saturdays, 10:30 – 12:30, by appointment

GROUND RULES

Be respectful – be on time, no cross talk, let everyone have a chance to speak

Be courteous – only bottled water, no food, turn off cell phones

Be trustworthy – all information shared is confidential

HALT

You shall know the truth and the truth will make you free.

– John 8:32

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE

THE PROBLEM

Satan deceives Christians and non-Christians causing almost all of us to base our self worth on performance and others opinions.

THE FALSE BELIEFS & GOD’S TRUTH

CONSEQUENCES OF FALSE BELIEFS

I must meet certain standards in order to feel good about myself.

The Fear of Failure: The Performance Trap – perfectionism, intensity about your own success, withdrawal from risks, manipulate others to help you succeed.

GOD’S SPECIFIC SOLUTION

Because of Justification, we are completely forgiven and fully pleasing to God. We no longer have to fear failure.

Results in: Freedom from the fear of failure, intensity about the right things – Christ and His kingdom, love for Christ.

CONSEQUENCES OF FALSE BELIEFS

I must have the approval of certain others to feel good about myself.

The Fear of Rejection: The Approval Addict – please others at any cost, sensitive to criticism, withdrawal to avoid disapproval.

GOD’S SPECIFIC SOLUTION

Because of Reconciliation, we are totally accepted by God. We no longer have to fear rejection.

Results in: Freedom from fear of rejection, willingness to be open and vulnerable, able to relax around others, willingness to take criticism, desire to please God no matter what others think.

CONSEQUENCES OF FALSE BELIEFS

Those who fail are unworthy of love and deserve to be punished.

The Fear of Punishment: Punishing others, blaming others when you fail, dry spiritual life.

GOD’S SPECIFIC SOLUTION

Because of Propititation, we are deeply loved by God. We no longer have to fear punishment or punish others.

Results in: Freedom from fear of punishment, patience and kindness toward others, being quick to forgive, deep love for Christ.

CONSEQUENCES OF FALSE BELIEFS

I am what I am. I cannot change.

Shame: Inferiority feelings, destructive habits, hopelessness.

GOD’S SPECIFIC SOLUTION

Because of Regeneration, we have been made new, complete in Christ. We no longer need to experience the pain of shame.

Results in: Freedom from shame, Christ-centered self-confidence, joy, courage, peace, desire to know Christ.

SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY

Think about your greatest achievement and your worst failure. Describe them.

Think about a time when someone rejected you. Talk about that experience.

What one thing would you want to change about yourself.

OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST

Because of Christ’s redemption,I am a new creation of infinite worth.

I am deeply loved,I am completely forgiven,

I am fully pleasing,I am totally accepted by God,

I am absolutely complete in Christ.When my performance reflects my true

identity in Christ,That reflection is dynamically unique.

There has never been another person like me in the history of mankind,

nor will there ever be.God has made me an original, one of a kind, really somebody.

FOR NEXT WEEK

Pray before you begin Read Introduction, Chapter One &

Chapter Two (p. 1-24) and complete Steps One & Two (p. 159-180) in the book

Bring a notebook

FYI

Latecomers for class: Please note, for security purposes, you must call Laura’s cell 832-863-1706 or Becca’s cell 805-570-6244 to get into class.

Each week’s homework will be uploaded to the website, www.anchorhealingtc.com, accessible by password: Search2

A discussion board has been added for comments, questions and sharing in this private area

PRAYER & COUNSELING

If you feel in need of prayer, Anchor of Hope Healing Room teams will be available after class for 15-30 minutes

The Healing Room is open Saturdays, 10:30-12:30

Sissy Landry provides private counseling by appointment. Donation is $25/hour. Contact Sissy at 409-945-3208.

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE

Anchor of Hope Healing Rooms