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There comes a time in your life when your body turns into a man if you were a boy or a woman if you are a girl. It is during this time you take on the responsibilities of being an adult and being able to bare children. The process of puberty is something we pass through when our bodies reach a certain age.
Emotional maturity doesn't automatically happen. Traumatic events are able to hinder this process. Traumatic events aren't limited to when you are a child but an adult as well. One crucial step in being an emotionally whole adult is acknowledging the part of your salvation that Jesus is your healer. Jesus bore your torment and shame when He went to the cross. We are able to pray to Him for healing in our emotions and from the emotional wounds of life. He brings the healing to your emotions. Our section "Emotions: Dealing With Our Feelings In Light Of God And The Bible" will give you both passages of scripture to comfort you as well as practical advice on dealing with your emotions to move into maturity.
Another area of weakness which hinders emotional maturity is unforgiveness. Unforgiveness is the inability to move beyond the hurt from a situation. It paralyses you. Forgiveness acknowledges the hurt and injustice and then moves on with life. Living in unforgiveness keeps you bound to when the hurt occurred. Jesus gave an outstretched arm so we may forgiveness one another and have restored relationships. If you are needing help forgiving those who have hurt you please use our prayer ministry teaching "Help Me To Forgive". This will guide you through the steps to forgiveness and releasing to Jesus those who have hurt you.
Being emotionally whole requires a balance in your life between work, rest, relaxing times, exercise and ways that allow you to express your emotions such as through crafts and sharing with friends what is going on inside of you. In this way they don't collect and cause an explosion over a trivial item. Having grace with your friends nurtures deep relationships. Being gracious with one another creates an atmosphere that is safe to be yourself. This includes times where you are able to share the hurt you are experiencing. It is like a mother bird feeding her young children. The nest is a safe haven for the young birds who haven't learned how to fly and get food for themselves yet.
Being able to set boundaries is another key to emotional maturity. Not everyone around you needs to know your story. Your close friends are able to nurture you. Don't forget to share with Jesus both the highs and lows of life. He is there to stick it out with you through it all.
Being able to confront those who have hurt you is a healthy response. If you are able to share with people gently that they hurt you then you show you care about the relationship as well as care about the other person so he or she won't offend someone else unintentionally. We all have room for growth in our lives. Sharing with another when you have been hurt or offended in a gentle way is like iron sharpening iron: We grow from the experience. The key to confronting people is to do so in the love of Jesus. Acting out of your emotions may cause division instead of unity and restoration. The difference between acting out of your emotions and sharing the pain an activity caused you is that you may hurt the person you are intended to bridge the gap with.
Grace was found at the cross that we may live in love with one another.