Core Transformation: Blind Spots

What this episode covers

“For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might bethe firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” Romans 8:29 “For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there isfreedom… And the Lord – who is the Spirit – makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.” 2 Corinthians 3:17, 18 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance,kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness andself-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22 When I am in control of my personality, I will leave damage in my wake. When God is in control of my personality, I will leave blessings in my wake. Why do we have a hard time seeing ourselves the way others see us? 1. We Are Blind Definition: Places we lack clarity, insight and awareness of ourselves. Over time, if we keep choosing not to see, we will no longer be able to see. 2. We Often Choose Blindness Over Sight Pain Pride Laziness Stubbornness Trauma 3. Our Responses To Blind Spots Reject it-It’s not true. Acknowledge it and stop bad behavior. Acknowledge it and let God root it out. How To Accurately See Ourselves Accept that I am God’s beloved. Look at an accurate mirror. “But if anyone keeps looking steadily into God’s law for free men, he will not only remember it but he will do what it says…” James 1:25a Examine my relationships for patterns of behavior: What am I pretending not to know? What am I pretending is not a problem? What am I pretending I’ve overcome? What do I think I’m good at but others tell me I’m not? What is it like on the other side of me? Establish a daily practice of humility before God “Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt… Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean…” Psalm 51:1, 2, 7 The post Core Transformation: Blind Spots appeared first on Impact Christian Church.